According to the latest arrest statistics released by the Germiston Police Station, 103 suspects were arrested between April 16 and 22.<\/p>\n
The accused were arrested for various offences.<\/p>
Charges included:<\/p>\n
Possession of dagga: 10<\/p>
Driving under the influence of alcohol: 24<\/p>\n
Assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm: 6<\/p>\n
Interfering with police duties: 1<\/p>\n
Theft: 13<\/p>\n
Shoplifting: 9<\/p>\n
Theft out of a motor vehicle: 2<\/p>\n
Business break-in: 2<\/p>\n
Rape: 2<\/p>\n
Dealing in liquor without a licence: 3<\/p>\n
Attempted murder: 4<\/p>\n
Armed robbery: 3<\/p>\n
Common assault: 10<\/p>\n
Fraud: 2<\/p>\n
Pointing a firearm: 1<\/p>\n
Possession of a dangerous weapon: 2<\/p>\n
Possession of suspected stolen property: 2<\/p>\n
House break-in and theft: 3<\/p>\n
Murder: 1<\/p>\n
Possession of live ammunition: 1<\/p>\n
Bribery: 1<\/p>\n
Driving without a licence: 1<\/p>\n
All of the arrested suspects appeared in the Germiston Magistrate\u2019s Court where their cases were postponed for various reasons.<\/p>\n
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