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January was a very busy month for Newcastle police, who rounded up criminals and helped make Newcastle a safer place.
Arrests by Newcastle Crime Prevention Unit:
Possession of dagga: four
Assault: six
Possession of cocaine: one
Possession of Mandrax: one
Common robbery: two
Malicious damage to to property: one
Selling illegal medicine: two.
Shoplifting: two
Drunk and driving: two
Unlicensed liquor outlets: two
Arrests made by detectives:
Common robbery: one
Malicious damage to property: one
Using a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent: one
Failing to comply with protection order: two.
Crime can be reported to Newcastle police on 034 314 6193 or 10111.
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