UITENHAGE - POLICE NAB 254 CRIMINALS ACROSS CLUSTER THIS PAST WEEKEND

Several crime prevention operations were conducted over the past weekend to effectively curb crime in the Uitenhage Cluster, resulted in 254 suspects being arrested for various crimes.

These arrests included murder, rape, housebreaking and theft, assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm, 14 for driving under the influence of liquor and 32 for the illegal possession of drugs.  Four liquor premises were visited in Kwanobuhle and each received a R2000 fine for non-compliance of the Liquor Act.  During the operation liquor worth R7000 was confiscated and 630L concoction was destroyed.    

A total of 75 traffic fines were issued, valued at more than R37 500.  A total of 75 fines were issued for other liquor related crimes.

Police in the Uitenhage Cluster will continue with their efforts to curb crime effectively in the Uitenhage Cluster.

The South African Police Service appeal to the community to work with the SAPS in reducing crime by providing valuable information that will lead to the arrest of suspects, the tracing of illegal firearms and the recovery of stolen property.

Let us share information and support each other in the fight against crime. Crime Stop 08600 10111 or Crime Line SMS 32211.

VIA - saps.gov.za