The number of arrests in Cape Town increased by 34% this week, Cape {town} Etc reports.
A total of 325 arrests were made by various law enforcement agencies this week, including:
On Friday, traffic officers stopped a vehicle and arrested three suspects after discovering ammunition, several thousand rands in cash hidden in the dash panel behind the car radio, a pistol and more ammunition in their possession.
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The officers were assisted by the SAPS’ Flying Squad who flagged the vehicle as suspicious.
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On Saturday morning, officers attached to the Metal Theft Unit arrested a 32-year-old suspect while on patrol in Kuils River along Stellenbosch Arterial.
The man reportedly had two lengths of street light copper cables in his possession, as well as a hacksaw, pliers and a garden fork.
Later that day, officers arrested another suspect along AZ Berman Drive in Mitchells Plain. The 34-year-old woman had three metres of street light cabling and a side cutter in her possession.
As per the City, the number of arrests increased by 34% week-on-week.
Over the past week, traffic officers issued 51 141 fines and arrested 30 people – 16 of which were for drunk driving, six for reckless and negligent driving and eight for other offences, including a stolen vehicle, false documentation and assault of an officer.
In addition, 188 public transport vehicles were impounded and 1 653 warrants of arrest were executed.
Law enforcement officers made 235 arrests and metro police arrested 60 suspects and issued more than 3 620 fines.
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