Cape Town Sees 34% Spike In Arrests This Week Amid Crime Surge

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cape town sees 34 spike in arrests this week amid crime surge

The number of arrests in Cape Town increased by 34% this week, Cape {town} Etc reports.

A total of 325 arrests were made by various law enforcement agencies this week, including:

On Friday, traffic officers stopped a vehicle and arrested three suspects after discovering ammunition, several thousand rands in cash hidden in the dash panel behind the car radio, a pistol and more ammunition in their possession.

The officers were assisted by the SAPS' Flying Squad who flagged the vehicle as suspicious.

On Saturday morning, officers attached to the Metal Theft Unit arrested a 32-year-old suspect while on patrol in Kuils River along Stellenbosch Arterial.