KZN police arrest 8 000 suspects in April
KZN police say they have arrested over 8 000 suspects in the month of April alone for various crimes, including murder and rape.
"Efforts to bring justice to the victims of crimes yielded desired results when 185 suspects were arrested in connection with cases of murder and 112 more people were busted for attempted murder," says police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda.
"One-hundred-and-two suspects were cornered and nabbed for business and house robberies, whereas a total number of 205 suspects were caught for rape."
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"Police also busted 43 suspects for their alleged involvement in cases of robbery with aggravating circumstances.
"One thousand and fifty-eight suspects were brought before the courts of law in connection with cases of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm."
More than 300 guns such as rifles, shotguns and homemade guns were also taken off the streets.
