180 arrests made in Uitenhage Cluster

A total of 180 suspects have been arrested by the Uitenhage Cluster police members , this after they conducted a crime prevention operations over the weekend.

Operations were conducted from Friday (22/01/2016) until 6am on Monday(25/01/2016). Arrests varied from assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, housebreaking and theft.Eight arrests were made for driving under the influence of alchohol.

A total of 73 traffic fines were issued and a total of 61 fines were issued for liquor- related crimes.

22 people were arrested and detained after illegal drugs were found in their possession.

Police in the Uitenhage Cluster will continue with their efforts to address crime effectively in the Uitenhage Cluster.

Members are committed to conducting crime prevention operations and to police the Uitenhage Cluster effectively. South African Police Service appeals to the community to work with them in reducing crime by providing valuable information on illegal firearms to SAPS Uitenhage at (041) 9963438 or Crime Stop 0860010111.