232 suspected rapists among 11 600 arrested in May in KZN
As many as 2 521 people were arrested for common assault.
KwaZulu-Natal police arrested 11 600 people during routine policing and targeted operations in May.
* Among those arrested were 232 alleged rapists and 10 people allegedly involved in attempted rape cases.
* Police arrested 161 suspects for murder and 192 for attempted murder.
* 287 firearms were recovered, including 16 rifles.
* 182 individuals were linked to cases of robbery with aggravating circumstances, carjacking, and house and business robberies.
* 2 521 people were arrested for common assault and assault with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm.
* 417 were arrested for burglaries at homes and businesses, stock theft, and theft of or from motor vehicles.
* 535 motorists were arrested at roadblocks and vehicle checkpoints for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
* 1 161 people were arrested for liquor-related crimes such as public drinking, being drunk in public, illegal dealing, and the illegal manufacture of liquor.
* Police seized 709 dangerous weapons, including 637 knives and 24 pangas.
* 131 livestock were recovered, including 63 cattle, 51 goats, and 17 poultry.
Police spokesperson, Colonel Robert Netshiunda said operations remain ongoing, with authorities thanking community members whose tip-offs continue to assist in bringing criminals to justice.
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