Limpopo SAPS arrest over two thousand suspects, recover more firearms and stolen vehicles during joint operations

LIMPOPO – The Police in Limpopo continue to create a safe environment for the citizens of this province, following the arrest of more than two thousand one hundred and fifty-nine (2159) suspects aged between 19 and 46 for various offences during joint operations that were conducted in the Districts. These operations were activated from the beginning of the week until Sunday, 11 October 2020.

The suspects were apprehended for various crimes ranging from murder, attempted murder, robberies, possession of illicit cigarettes, illegal immigration, possession of drugs (nyaope), dagga, rape, sexual assault, assault GBH, burglary residential and business, stock theft, malicious damage to properties, shoplifting, theft, drug-related crime, driving under the influence of alcohol, Public drinking, Violation of protection order, possession of illegal firearms and ammunition, illegal trading in liquor to carrying of dangerous weapons.