GREENWOOD Park SAPS made a major breakthrough when 202 criminals were arrested for various offences.
The arrests were made by the station’s crime prevention unit and detectives.
“We are working very hard to arrest criminals who target Durban North residents,” said the station’s spokesman, Lt Elvis Naidoo.
Of the 202 arrests, two were for murder, 16 for assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm, four for rape, two for business robbery, three for house robbery, eight for common assault, 22 for theft and 29 for drug related incidents.
“We interacted with Metro Police, neighbourhood watches and sector policing members and we’ve been targetting hot spots,” Lt Naidoo said.
Lt Naidoo said it is vital for the community to engage with the police to better fight crime.
He urged residents to attend the monthly sector policing forums.
Sector 1
Avoca and Khabazela Village residents meet on the second Saturday of each month. Contact the station on 031 571 6521 for the venue and time.
Sector 2
Effingham and Avoca residents meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 6.30pm at Effingham Secondary School.
Sector 3
Kenville, Sea Cow Lake and Springfield (industrial) residents meet on the second Tuesday of every month at 6.30pm at Kenville Primary School.
Sector 4
uMngeni Park, uMngeni Heights, Rosehill and Park Hill residents meet on the second Tuesday of every month at Greenwood Park Police Station at 6.30pm.
Sector 5
Glen Anil and Glen Hills residents meet on the first Monday of each month at 7pm at Greenwood Park Police Station.
Sector 6
Quarry Heights residents meet on the second Sunday of each month at 3pm at the Quarry Heights community centre.
