660 arrested in KZN crime blitz

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Khombinkosi Jula commended clusters, stations and various units in the province after they embarked on a week-long operation aimed at eradicating serious and violent crimes.

“Weekly focused operations will be the norm in KZN as we work hard at turning the vicious circle of crime that has beset communities in this province. Rapid response teams will be deployed during these operations to enable police to nab those that wish to escape the snare,” he said.

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Co-ordinated multi-disciplinary operations were conducted simultaneously across the province focusing on those periods when crimes are most prevalent.

During the operations carried out from February 25 until March 1, 660 suspects were arrested for various crimes in the province. Operations were focused on violent crimes such as murder and robbery as well as the generators of crime such as alcohol and drugs.

Included in the arrests, were 31 who were arrested for murder and attempted murder. Police also arrested 137 people for drug possession whilst 35 were arrested for dealing in alcohol without a valid licence. During these operations 101 were arrested for serious assaults which sometimes leads to death.

Police visited illegal liquor outlets which are one of the crime generators and a large quantity of alcohol was seized as the establishments failed to comply with provisions of the Liquor Act. Various drugs such as mandrax; heroin; cocaine and dagga were also seized as police clamped down on drug users and drug dealers.

Police appeals to anyone with information with regards to criminal activity to contact Crime Stop on 0800 00 10111. We also encourage citizens to download the MySAPSApp through Play Store on any iPhone or Android device.

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