PORT ELIZABETH - POLICE BRING JUSTICE TO THE MOUNT ROAD CLUSTER WITH 163 ARRESTS OVER THE WEEKEND

Between Friday 16 September and Monday 19 September, a total of 163 suspects were arrested in the  Mount Road Cluster on various charges including murder, attempted murder, house robbery and possession of drugs.

Various successes were achieved during this weekend, 16 to 19 September 2016, in the Mount Road policing cluster. A total of 163 suspects were arrested for various crimes including possession of drugs, robbery, drunken driving, possession of suspected stolen property, murder, attempted murder, theft from motor vehicle, house robbery, unlawful possession of firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition.

All arrested persons are expected to appear in court soon.

A total of 13 arrests were made on drug-related cases in the entire cluster for the weekend. Suspects were charged for either possession of drugs or dealing in drugs. The arrests were effected during routine patrols and stop-and-search operations.

The successes can be attributed to a constant police presence and vigilance in the areas, sound intelligence as well as good networking between the communities and the police.

Police encourage the communities to continue to work with them by exposing people involved in any illegal activities. You may contact the police either anonymously. The Crime Stop anonymous number 08600 10111 is very effective and reliable. Information can also be communicated to the Gang Task Team Hotline on 0793986583.