Scores arrested

09 December 2008 - 02:00
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Some 168 people were arrested for various crimes over the weekend in Johannesburg.

Some 168 people were arrested for various crimes over the weekend in Johannesburg.

Police spokesman Captain Bheki Mavundla said the arrests were made during a crime combating operation in Hillbrow, Braamfontein, Parktown, Berea and Joubert Park.

"The suspects were arrested for crimes ranging from drug dealing, car hijacking, possession of unlicensed firearms, robberies to illegal gambling," said Mavundla.

They would appear in court soon. - Sapa