Numerous suspects arrested for various in Chris Hani District

Numerous suspects were arrested in Chris Hani District, Eastern Cape, for being in possession of drugs, suspected stolen goods or property, assault, common robbery and selling liquor without license.

The arrests are part of the province’s Vala Konke operation to maintain law and order in the respective police stations and ensure that less crime is committed during the weekend.

“Police filled up the space so that less crime can be committed and the citizens feel safe and secure. During their tour of duty, they also checked the compliance on taverns and closed the shebeens and liquor was confiscated. In an effort to fight crime police also confiscated dangerous weapons during the stop and search,” said Captain Siphokazi Mawisa

The suspects will appear in the Christ Hani district's Magistrates Courts on Wednesday.

The presence of the SAPS in the different town to combat crime was very much appreciated by the Christ Hani district Mayor General Rudolph Adolph.

 

Done by: Sibulele Stuurman