The high-density operations focusing on enhanced crime prevention and combating plans that were conducted in various hot-spot areas of the Eastern Cape resulted in the arrest of 1,228 suspects for various crimes, and the recovery of 16 unlicensed firearms between 15 – 21 September 2025.
The SAPS in partnership with other pertinent stakeholders executed a total of 91 784 actions, among which were 53 high-density operations from Thursday to Sunday. Most of the suspects in serious offences were charged, and their cases were enrolled in the various magisterial courts of the Eastern Cape.
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Multiple arrests and 16 unlicensed firearms recovered in the Eastern Cape https://t.co/Pt6fbGa4H4#ArriveAlive #Crime #GunsOfftheStreets @SAPoliceService pic.twitter.com/9tUlnuAD0C
– Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) September 23, 2025