Police in KZN nab 1782 suspects during weekly sting operation
Arrests were made for various offences such as kidnapping, rape, stock theft, murder, robberies, attempted murder, fraud, theft and shoplifting.
KwaZulu-Natal police are diligently continuing with their mandate to clean up the province and ensure that citizens are safe.
Last week, the police arrested 1782 suspects for various offences such as kidnapping, rape, stock theft, murder, robberies, attempted murder, fraud, theft, shoplifting, malicious damage to property, arson, illegal dealing in liquor, dangerous weapons, possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition.
Police spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Nqobile Gwala said police also recovered 95 dangerous weapons, 59 illegal firearms and 785 various rounds of ammunition.
A large quantity of liquor, non-ferrous metal and drugs was also seized during the operations.
The suspects appeared at the various courts within the province where some were remanded in custody whilst other were released on bail.
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