Police in KwaZulu-Natal have gone through various crime fighting operations and have arrested (13 164) suspects for different categories of crime in the month of October.
About 195 of these arrests were linked to cases of murder, and 214 suspects were in connection with cases of attempted murder.
Police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda, says 262 suspects were nabbed for rape, whilst 11 suspects were arrested for attempted rape.
He says house burglaries, theft of vehicles as well of live stock is are also on the rise.
“452 suspects were arrested for property related crimes, with 231 of them arrested for burglary at residential premises. With the festive season upon us, residents are reminded to keep their doors and windows closed and locked, especially when there is no-one in the house.”
Netshiunda adds, “Fifty six suspects were arrested for stock theft and 131 cattle, 109 goats and 13 sheep were recovered during the operations. Motorists are also once more urged to park their vehicles at safe parking spaces and ensure that their vehicles are properly locked. During the October 2025 operations, 16 suspects were arrested for theft of motor vehicles and 52 suspects were arrested for theft out of motor vehicles.”
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