Metro Police arrested more than 3 000 arrests over a six-month period
The City of Cape Town officials made more than 3 000 arrests over a six-month period. Despite this, Metro officers faced policing challenges, prompting ramped up education and awareness, particularly around smash and grab incidents.
PICTURE: CoCTThe City’s Metro Police
Department has seen a 59% increase in arrests over a six-month period (July to
December 2022).
According to the Mayoral
Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith., there has been an
increase compared to the same period in 2021, when 1 830 arrests were made.
'The increase in arrests and
related successes can be attributed to a number of factors, including increased
operations, both autonomous and joint undertakings with SAPS; ongoing and
growing cooperation from members of the public who are sharing information
about criminal activity, and our continued investment in technology and
additional resources to amplify our policing efforts,’ said Alderman JP Smith.
by Everngelista Muza
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