By Obakeng Maje

The North West police arrested a total of 776 suspects through various day to day operations in the past seven days between 23 February and 2 March 2014 for Contact, Contact related, Property related and other crimes.

The arrests include 5 for Murder, 12 for Rape,162 for Assault common as well as Assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, 44  for burglary residential, 32 for shoplifting, 21 for driving under the influence of liquor, 36 for possession of suspected stolen property,  47 for drug  related crimes, 13 for robbery aggravating and many other crimes. 89  undocumented persons were also arrested.

The following goods were also seized during operations: dagga and dagga plants,4 vehicles, 6 cell phones, 5 firearms, 5 knives as well various drugs and illegal cigarettes. 

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

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