Briefing the media on Friday on the latest crime statistics for the first quarter of 2020/2021 financial year, Cele also revealed that 163 officers have been arrested since the start of the lockdown for violating the regulations.
He said that 28 337 of those arrested were found guilty of violations ranging from liquor, gathering, transport, business and cross border related offences. The overall statistics showed major decreases in all crime categories compared to the same period last year.The figures also showed a reduction in crimes committed against women and children during levels 4 and 5 of the lockdown.
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