Thousands arrested in June sting operations

High-density, intelligence-driven operations throughout KZN resulted in the arrest of more than 9 400 suspects last month alone.

According to reports, 2 809 were arrested for contact crimes, 1 864 for assaults, 226 for robberies, 189 for murder, 187 for rape, and 142 for attempted murder.

Police also revealed that 1 387 suspects were arrested for drug-related crimes, 472 for driving under the influence of alcohol, and a further 118 for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.

Police also seized 1 630kg of drugs, including cannabis, cocaine, crystal meth, heroin, mandrax, and ecstasy.

KZN MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison Sipho Hlomuka said efforts to reduce the number of illegal firearms in the province yielded positive results with 268 firearms seized – 242 were pistols, while 2 731 rounds of ammunition were also recovered.

“Our law enforcement agencies are equal to the task. We applaud their stellar work. As the provincial government, crime eradication remains one of the apex priorities of this administration,” said Hlomuka.

He reiterated his call for an integrated approach to combatting and preventing crime.

“The involvement of voluntary community crime fighting structures is vital in fighting the scourge of crime.

“We call upon all community members to assist law enforcement by providing credible intelligence information,” he said.

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