323 people arrested for various offences in CT over last 7 days
MMC for Safety and Security, JP Smith, added that they remain committed to improving safety in the city.
Handcuffs. Picture: SAPS/Twitter
CAPE TOWN - The City of Cape Town's law enforcement agencies arrested a total of 323 people for various offences over the last seven days.
In the most recent, a suspect was arrested for possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition in Hanover Park on Sunday night.
Another suspect was apprehended in Wesbank for the possession of an imitation firearm.
MMC for Safety and Security, JP Smith, said that every arrest counts.
"Taking illegal, stolen and unregistered firearms – real or fake – off our streets makes our communities safer. Each weapon confiscated reduces gun violence, and we must make it harder for criminals to terrorise our neighbourhoods, every weekend sees a spike in calls for assistance, an increase in violence and greater lawlessness on our roads."
On the roads, traffic police made 24 arrests, 15 of which were for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Smith added that they remain committed to improving safety in the city.
"With the proposals in the safety and security directorate's budget, we will get a number of initiatives going. This will put more boots on the ground but also increase equipment and expand our tech arsenal. The safety of all our residents is at the top of our list and with this injection, we hope to boost security across the city, in all wards."