Cape Town’s enforcement agencies arrested 349 suspects during a week of patrols and targeted operations, with officers also recovering firearms, ammunition, drugs and stolen or hijacked vehicles.
The City of Cape Town’s latest safety and security update also recorded 3 172 incidents requiring assistance through its Public Emergency Communication Centre (PECC).
Recent enforcement coverage has included a separate operation on the N2 near Somerset West, where four firearms were recovered and four men arrested during a vehicle stop.
One of the incidents highlighted in the City’s update took place in Hanover Park on Sunday morning, when officers arrested eight people for public violence and another suspect for the illegal possession of a firearm.
The arrests followed an incident in which a crowd reportedly became volatile during the firearm-related arrest.
The weapon confiscated by officers had one live round in its chamber, with a further eight rounds in its magazine.
Across the reporting period, enforcement teams also recovered six stolen or hijacked vehicles, two firearms, three imitation firearms and one homemade firearm. A total of 47 live rounds of ammunition and various quantities of drugs were also seized.
The City’s three enforcement departments contributed to the overall arrest tally.
Law Enforcement officers made 165 arrests and issued 8 539 notices for various traffic and by-law transgressions. Metro Police recorded 124 arrests and issued 4 983 fines.
Traffic Officers accounted for the remaining 60 arrests. Of these, 54 were for driving under the influence of alcohol, two for reckless and negligent driving, and four for other charges.
Traffic enforcement also included the execution of 2 609 warrants, the impoundment of 113 public transport vehicles and the issuing of 48 537 fines.
Meanwhile, the PECC recorded 3 172 incidents for assistance during the reporting period, including 144 physical assault-related incidents, 79 domestic violence cases and 118 motor vehicle and pedestrian accidents.
Emergency call takers also handled 442 noise nuisance complaints and 52 reports involving the illegal discharge of fireworks.
Residents are encouraged to report emergencies, suspicious behaviour and suspected criminal activity to the PECC on 021 480 7700.
By-law and traffic-related complaints can also be submitted through the Safety and Security feature on the City of Cape Town app.
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