Almost 300 held in Soweto for numerous crimes

Almost 300 held in Soweto for numerous crimes

Nearly 300 people have been arrested in and around Soweto in connection with various crimes, Johannesburg police said on Sunday.

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The 287 suspects were picked up during a police operation conducted on Saturday and Sunday, said Warrant officer Kay
Makhubela.
 
The operation took place in Dobsonville, Meadowlands, Eldorado Park and Protea.
   
The suspects were arrested in connection with crimes such as drunken driving, motor vehicle theft, hijacking, kidnapping, fraud, and possession of stolen property.
 
Makhubela said they would appear in various courts on Monday.
 
-Sapa

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