Over 30 people were arrested on Friday evening during a crime prevention operation involving personnel from the Uthukela Cluster office and Ladysmith SAPS.
The operation was concentrated in the Ladysmith area, where a large contingent of police officers took to the streets and targeted specific crime “hot spot” areas.
31 arrests were made for crimes such as possession of dagga, possession of stolen property, driving under the influence of liquor, possession of a dangerous weapon, selling liquor without a licence, and assault with intent to commit grievous bodily harm.
Altogether, 63 litres of alcohol, a small quantity of dagga, two dangerous weapons, as well as rock cocaine was recovered during the operation.
The aim was to combat drug and liquor crimes, which are often contributors to more serious offences.
All the arrested suspects appeared in the Ladysmith Magistrate’s Court on Monday (January 23).
DID YOU KNOW?
Click on the words highlighted in red to read more on this and related topics.
If you are reading this on your cellphone and there are telephone numbers provided in the text, you can call these simply by clicking on them.
To receive news links via WhatsApp.
For the latest news, visit our webpage or follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Join us there!
