Metro Police arrested 4 549 suspects in the past 12 months

The City of Cape Town metro police have arrested 4 549 suspects in the past 12 months.

With the help of crime-driven operations, the City of Cape Town metro police seized 67 stolen vehicles, 71 firearms, 22 751.5 units of drugs, 50 imitation firearms and 1 150 rounds of ammunition.

COURTESY: City of Cape Town


Meanwhile, attacks on officers have increased from 73 attacks last year to 85 attacks this year.

The city’s MMC for Safety and Security, JP Smith, said “the policing department should see a boost as 700 new members will be joining the metro police next month”.

Done by: Shaneca Cupido

 

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