Thousands of arrests in seven-day police crackdown
Crime combatting operations were carried out across all 11 districts within the province.
More than 2 100 individuals were arrested in KwaZulu-Natal during police operations from September 5 to 11.
Crime combatting operations carried out across all 11 districts in the province resulted in a total of 2 165 people finding themselves behind bars for various offences.
These arrests included:
* Total of 118 suspects arrested for robberies and 84 that were arrested for burglaries.
* Police arrested 407 people who were found in possession of drugs,
* Thirty-four people were found in possession of firearms and 52 who were found in possession of stolen property.
* During the same period 579 suspects were arrested for assaults, 56 for murder and 61 for rape.
* Police also detained 175 for shoplifting, 117 for theft and 76 for malicious damage to property.
* A total of 10 suspects were arrested for theft of motor vehicle and nine for carjacking.
Deputy Provincial Commissioner, Major General Phumelele Makoba welcomed the arrests and commended police officers for their relentless efforts in ensuring that the perpetrators of crime are brought to book. We appeal to anyone with information with regards to criminal activities to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or anonymously via the MySAPS App.
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