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VARIOUS operations undertaken by the SAPS in KZN have yielded positive results, as a total of 422 suspects were charged and arrested between the period of 16 and 23 November.

According to Major Thulani Zwane, these suspects were charged on various offences ranging from possession of drugs, traffic offences, theft of motor vehicles, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, shoplifting, possession of unlicensed firearms, public drunkenness, theft, housebreaking, gambling, prostitution, dealing in liquor and murder.

During these operations a number of drugs were seized inclusive of dagga, cocaine, whoonga and heroin. Stolen motor vehicles were also recovered as well as household items stolen during house breaking and armed robberies across different clusters and other municipal areas.

“We reiterate that our mission is to selflessly protect all the citizens of KwaZulu-Natal from criminals. We warn the criminals that police will overcome any resistance to effect arrests and will not hesitate to decisively defend themselves when attacked in the execution of their duties. Every day our police officers face the possibility of being killed when thye put on their uniform and go out to serve their community. Such attacks on police officers will not deter us from carrying out our mandate. We congratulate the team for the recovery of the unlicensed firearms, drugs and stolen property,” said Lt Gen Mmamonnye Ngobeni.