By Obakeng Maje
North West police arrested a total of 696 suspects through various operations in the past seven days between 20  and 27 July 2014 for Contact, Contact related, Property related and other crimes.

The arrests include 8 for murder, 116 for assault GBH and common, 14 for Rape, 37 for burglary residential and business, 31 for driving under the influence of liquor, and  63 for drug related crime.  

“It was during the operation that the police managed to recover and seize properties such as various drugs, illegal cigarettes, dangerous weapons as well as numerous electrical appliances” colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said.  

Most of the suspects have already appeared in various courts within the province while others are due  to appear on Monday.
-TDN
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