Police share arrest statistics

The Primrose police arrested 17 suspects from May 30 to June 5.

This is according to their latest arrest statistics.

The suspects were arrested on various charges including:

•  Assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm: 6
•  Possession of drugs: 3
•  Driving under the influence of alcohol: 4
•  Dealing in liquor without a license: 1
•  Warrant of arrest: 1
•  Shoplifting: 1
•  Illegal immigrants: 1

The Primrose SAPS station commander, Lieut-Col Albertina Vesi, thanked everyone who contributed to the arrests.

Most of the suspects appeared in the Germiston Magistrates Court, where their cases were postponed for various reasons.

The illegal immigrant will be sent to Lindela for deportation.

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