Concerted efforts by Police in the Eden Cluster in the Garden Route District and the strategic deployment of integrated forces on the ground ensured that 487 suspects were arrested between Wednesday evening, 07 July 2021 and Sunday morning, 11 July 2021 at 06:00.
Of these, three hundred and eighty three (383) were arrested for reported crime, committed during the mentioned period. These arrests represent various criminal offences, ranging from petty crime to Contravention of DMA Covid-19 Regulations and other serious crime. Twenty (20) were wanted suspects for serious crimes.
This weekend’s operations included high visibility patrols in crime stricken areas, stop and search operations with a special focus on drug and liquor outlets, illegal firearms, the tracing of wanted suspects and the confiscation of dangerous weapons. Most of the arrested suspects will make their court appearance in the local magistrates’ court tomorrow, Monday, 12 July 2021, whilst others either received an admission of guild fine or a warning to appear in court on a later date.
Western Cape Provincial Management has lauded the members for their efforts that contributed to a safer weekend in the various policing precincts.