Almost 16,000 people nabbed for various crimes countrywide, reveals SAPS
The South African police revealed in a statement that its operations have led to the incarceration of more than 200 rape suspects.
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JOHANNESBURG - Almost 16,000 people have been arrested for various crimes countrywide in a week.
The South African police revealed in a statement that its operations have led to the incarceration of more than 200 rape suspects.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) says the highest rates of KwaZulu natal has the highest number of suspects nabbed for rape which is more than a quarter of the total 255.
Police spokesperson Amanda van Wyk says they have also managed to stop a drug trafficker.
“Also, on Friday, 23 May 2025, a 39-year-old Brazilian national was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport after arriving from São Paulo. The suspect was in transit to Benin when police intercepted him during a search. Cocaine valued at approximately R1.4 million was found wrapped around his legs.”