By Obakeng Maje
North West- The police arrested a total of 878 suspects through various day to day and Platinum Belt Operations in the past seven days between 17 and 25 August  2014 for Contact, Contact related, Property related and other crimes, North West police spokesperson colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said.

The arrests include 14 for murder, 172 for assault GBH and common, 13 for Rape, 57 for burglary residential and business, 21 for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, 130 for drug related crimes and 34 for possession of suspected stolen goods. 

“The police also managed to recover and seize properties such as various drugs, illegal cigarettes, liquor, 21 cellphones, 5 firearms and 67 ammunition, various electrical appliances and many other properties” he said.  

Colonel 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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