By Obakeng Maje

The North West police arrested a total of 718 suspects through various operations in the past seven days between 06 and 13 October 2013 for Contact, Contact related, Property related, trio and other crimes. 

The arrested suspects include 2 for Murder, 22 for Rape,166 for Assault GBH and Assault common, 9 for robbery Aggravating, 15 for driving under the influence of liquor, 63 for Drug related and 14 undocumented persons. 

The operation also led to confiscation of 2 cellphones, 7 for possession of illegal firearms and recovery of 6 vehicles.

“In most of the cases, suspects have already appeared in various courts while others are expected to appear tomorrow, Monday 14 October 2013” sergeant Kelebogile Molale said.-TDN

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