FOR the period of August 1 to 31 there were a total of 171 arrests made:
Armed robbery – eight, assault common – 35, assault grievous bodily harm (GBH) – nine, attempted murder – one, common robbery – three, dealing in dagga – one, dealing in drugs – one, driving under the influence of alcohol – 13, failure to register a business – two, failure to register a second-hand goods business – one, fraud – two, house robbery and theft – three, hijacking – two, malicious damage to property – two, murder – seven, possession of dagga – 16, possession of drugs – 11, possession of housebreak-in implements – five, possession of stolen motor vehicle – one, possession of unlicensed firearm – six, rape – one, reckless and negligent driving – four, selling liquor without a licence – two, shoplifting – 16, theft – 15, trespassing – one and use of motor vehicle without owner’s consent – two.
To report any criminal activity in the Booysens area, communication officer, Capt Lorraine van Emmerik can be contacted on 011 433 5282.
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