South Africa's high crime rate

South Africa has a high crime rate, and recent statistics showed that an average of 50 murders a day happens throughout the land. Besides the killings, there are approximately 50 motor vehicle accidents and 20 suicides happening every day. South Africa has a group of rebel criminals who have more power than the ordinary citizens. Weapons are readily available although there are strict gun controls set by the government. However, this does not deter the criminal element from obtaining guns and other weapons to commit crimes in the most heinous manner.

Over the past few days, the police have managed to arrest several suspects – read the story -

 

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THREE SUSPECTS ARRESTED FOR THE POSSESSION OF ABALONE

Western Cape: The vigilance of police members on patrol in Kiewiet Street Okavango Business Park, Brackenfell this morning paid off with the arrest of three suspects for the possession of a large quantity of abalone.

The vehicle of the suspects raised suspicion and prompted the members to investigate, which led to the discovery of 40 boxes of dried abalone, possibly destined for export. The suspects aged 27, 27 and 37 are due to make a court appearance on Monday in Blue Downs for the illegal possession of abalone. The exact value of the abalone is yet to be determined. 

FOURTEEN SUSPECTS ARRESTED -

Western Cape: Information gathered by Crime intelligence which was operationalized led to the detention of 14 suspects last night in Milnerton for the illegal possession of abalone and shark fins with an estimated street value of R 5.5 million. Cash to the tune of R50 000 and an Isuzu LDV was also confiscated. The suspects are all due to make a court appearance in Cape Town on Monday.

FOUR MORE SUSPECTS ARRESTED ON R21 BY ORTIA INTERVENTION TEAM

Gauteng, Friday 14 July 2017: Last night, Thursday 13 July 2017, four suspects were arrested in a crime intelligence driven operation as part of an integrated effort to foil “follow-home robberies” and other crimes in the area of the O R Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) and surrounding clusters.

Last night’s operation was conducted by a multi-disciplinary team from Head Office Crime Intelligence, the Gauteng Provincial Trio Task Team, and other stakeholders and they notched up another victory against criminality in the area.

The team received information regarding suspects allegedly involved in the recent spate of robberies. During patrols on the R24 and R21, a suspicious vehicle was identified and followed at about 20:00. When the members attempted to stop the vehicle, the occupants fired on them. The members returned fire and disabled the vehicle causing it to come to a halt on the R21 North outside the airport just before the Atlas Road off-ramp.

Four suspects were arrested, and three unlicensed firearms were recovered. The suspects will appear in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court soon on charges including attempted murder and possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition. The investigations are continuing, and there is a possibility that the suspects could be linked to other crimes.

These arrests and seizure of firearms come shortly after three other successes during which three suspects were arrested, five unlicensed firearms recovered and a large consignment of drugs was recovered.

The team’s combined effort and commitment in arresting the suspects is highly commended. The prevention and investigation of crime in and around the airport remain a priority for this multi-disciplinary team. The safety and security of passengers and visitors to OR Tambo International Airport and our communities remain of paramount importance to all stakeholders involved, including the SAPS. This multi-disciplinary intervention will continue.

SUSPECT APPEARING IN COURT -  FOR THE MURDER OF A 4-YEAR-OLD IYAPA YAMILE

Western Cape: Eager to ensure that the killer of four-year-old Iyapa Yamile is brought to justice, detectives working on the case pursued every avenue which resulted in the arrest of a 29-year-old man on Wednesday evening in Khayelitsha.

The suspect arrested on Wednesday is due to make a court appearance in Khayelitsha this morning to face charges of murder and rape.

Crime committed against children is a top priority of the Western Cape police, and we will use all our resources to apprehend those responsible for preying on young victims who cannot defend themselves.

Well done and let us hope the police continue to curb crime.

Source -  South African Police services