According to Reiger Park SAPS spokesperson Sgt Mashudu Phathela, the vast majority of the suspects were arrested for drug-related crimes.
“It appears that we are moving in the right direction in terms of ridding the community of these dangerous substances,” he said.
Police from the station also arrested an additional 43 suspects between June 15 and 22.
Below is the breakdown of the arrest figures:
Theft from motor vehicle: 1
Assault GBH: 2
Possession of illegal substance: 20
Discharging of firearm in a residential place: 1
Common assault: 2
Contravention of protection order: 3
Possession of unlicensed firearm: 1
Dealing in liquor without a licence/permit: 2
Malicious damage to property: 4
Common robbery: 2
Intimidation: 2
Bossiness robbery and kidnapping: 3
The suspects are expected to appear in the Boksburg Magistrates Court soon.
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