Police arrested 139 suspects for various criminal offences
As part of the ongoing crime-fighting operations, police conducted roadblocks, vehicle checkpoints and high-visibility patrols along national, provincial and district roads, as well as in identified crime hotspots across the province the past weekend. During the operation police arrested 139 suspects for various criminal offences. According to information, 52 suspects were arrested in connection with gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) related cases. Detectives further traced and arrested 42 wanted suspects. The arrest of wanted suspects demonstrates the continued commitment of detective services to tracking down individuals linked to outstanding criminal cases, strengthening investigations and ensuring that perpetrators are brought before the courts to face the full might of the law.
