By Obakeng Maje
The North West police arrested a total of 822 suspects through various operations in the past seven days between 19 and  26 January 2014 for Contact, Contact related, Property related and other crimes.

The arrests include 15 for Murder, 12 for Rape,182 for Assault common as well as Assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, 52 for burglary residential, 16 for robbery Aggravating, 20 for shoplifting, 31 for driving under the influence of liquor, 73 for Drug related crimes, 28 for Possession of suspected stolen goods and many other crimes.  

“The following were also seized during operations: 12 vehicles, 4 computers, 98 compact discs, illegal cigarettes, 11 knives, liquor, 8 music / sound systems, and 1firearm. Most of the suspects have already appeared in various courts while others are expected to appear on Monday” colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said.
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By Obakeng Maje
Vryburg- Police arrested a 64-year-old male suspect for murder on Friday at approximately 19:00 at Church Street, Vryburg.

“It is alleged that the suspect and victim,30, were fighting when the suspect took out a firearm and shot  the victim in the chest” colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said.

Police said the victim fell down and died on the scene. 

“The suspect was arrested and is expected to appear in Vryburg Magistrates’ Court on Monday. The motive of the incident is not known at this stage and investigation continues” Mokgwabone said.-TDN
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By Obakeng Maje
Rustenburg- A case of Culpable Homicide is being investigated after a motor vehicle (bakkie) collided with a train near Bleskop smelters in Rustenburg on Saturday at about 19:50.

“The police were called to the scene after the incident and found two middle aged men dead due to injuries sustained during collision” colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said.-TDN
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By Obakeng Maje
Rustenburg- A case of Culpable Homicide is being investigated after a motor vehicle (bakkie) collided with a train near Bleskop smelters in Rustenburg on Saturday at about 19:50.

“The police were called to the scene after the incident and found two middle aged men dead due to injuries sustained during collision” colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said.-TDN
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