SAPS NEWS: 16-Year-old Girl among 18 Suspects Arrested in the Humansdorp Cluster

SAPS NEWS: 16-Year-old Girl among 18 Suspects Arrested in the Humansdorp Cluster


SAPS NEWS: 16-Year-old Girl among 18 Suspects Arrested in the Humansdorp Cluster

Media Statement from Eastern Cape Media Centre
Corporate Communication

South African Police Service

Humansdorp Cluster Commander, Brigadier John Lebok praised his charges after a16-year-old girl was among the eighteen suspects nabbed during police operations in the Humansdorp Cluster last night.

On Friday, 4 May 2018, police held operations in various police stations in the Humansdorp Cluster which resulted in 18 suspects including a 16-year-old girl who were nabbed for crimes ranging from possession of dagga to drunk driving.

Eight people including a 16-year-old girl were arrested for possession of drugs such as mandrax and dagga.  Four motorists had their journeys cut short when they were nabbed for drunk driving. 

Police issued a fine of R 2 000 to a Kareedouw man for operating an unlicensed tavern and also seized 45 litres of liquor valued around R 1 000. Three other people were arrested for assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm and one woman nabbed for theft.

"These operations form part of the cluster crime prevention plan to ensure that we create a safer environment", added Brig Lebok.

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