Over 1,100 arrested within 24 hours in Western Province

August 24, 2020 09:04 am

A total of 1,141 persons have been arrested on various charges during the last 24 hours in the Western Province following a police operation.

This includes 465 suspects arrested for drug offences and 477 arrested on pending warrants.

Meanwhile another 98 suspects have been apprehended over other criminal charges.

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