UITENHAGE - OVER 170 SUSPECTS ARRESTED DURING THE PAST WEEK

Police officials in the Uitenhage Cluster have arrested more than 170 suspects, through high density operations that were conducted during the past week.  A total of 33 traffic fines were issued, valued at more than R16 500.  The suspects were arrested on charges relating to attempted murder, robbery, assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm, theft, possession of suspected stolen goods, etc.  Fourteen (14) arrests were made for driving under the influence of liquor.  37 Persons were arrested and detained after illegal drugs were found in their possession.  A total of 46 fines were issued for other liquor related crimes.

Police in the Uitenhage Cluster will continue to combat crime effectively in the Uitenhage Cluster.  The South African Police Service appeal to the community to work with the SAPS in reducing crime by providing valuable information that will lead to the arrest of suspects, the tracing of illegal firearms and the recovery of stolen property.  Let us share information and support each other in the fight against crime. Crime Stop 08600 10111 or Crime Line SMS 32211.

VIA - saps.gov.za