48 suspects arrested related to the violence in North West

48 suspects arrested related to the violence in North West
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The South African Police Service strongly condemns the acts of violence and damage to property which occurred during protest action in Lichtenburg and Coligny over the past few days.

National resources were swiftly deployed to restore peace and stability and ensure that criminal elements were brought to book.

The heightened visibility of police members and targeted operations immediately helped to stabilise the area.

During these stability operations, 48 people were arrested. This included the arrest of six people for public violence, two for setting the police Nyala alight and 42 for possession of goods allegedly stolen during looting sprees which accompanied the violence.

South Africa Today – South Africa News

SOURCESouth African Police Service