One-hundred and sixty one suspects were arrested by police across the West Rand District this past weekend.

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Sergeant Mulalo Ndou from the West Rand District Corporate Communication said those who faced the full might of the law were arrested for the following offences:

• Rape and sexual assault – three
• Drunken driving – 32
• Business burglary and home invasion – three
• Assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm and common assault – 26
• Theft – 16
• Contravening a protection order – two
• Possession of an unlicensed firearm and violating the Firearms Act – four
• Masquerading as police – three
• Possession of drugs – nine
• Vandalism – two
• Possession of stolen cables – two
• Common robbery and kidnapping – two
• Domestic violence – 15

Others were arrested for various crimes such as possession of a dangerous weapon, common assault, intimidation, shoplifting and undocumented foreign nationals.

“All arrested suspects will appear in their respective magistrates’ courts within the District,” Nodu added.