By Obakeng Maje

The North West police arrested a total of 779 suspects through various day to day as well as Safer Festive  Season “Operation Duty Calls” operations in the past seven days between 12 and 19 January 2014 for Contact, Contact related, Property related and other crimes.

The arrests include 18 for Murder, 23 for Rape,168 for Assault common as well as Assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, 14 for fraud, 30 for shoplifting, 14 for driving under the influence of alcohol, 37 undocumented persons and many other crimes.  

The following were also seized during operations: illegal cigarettes, various types of drugs, 3 cattle,2 firearms and 33 ammunitions.

“Most of the suspects have already appeared in various courts while others are expected to appear on Monday” sergeant Kealeboga Molale said.-TDN

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