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93 held in crime swoop

NINETY-THREE people were arrested for various crimes at the Diepsloot informal settlement, Johannesburg police said yesterday.

NINETY-THREE people were arrested for various crimes at the Diepsloot informal settlement, Johannesburg police said yesterday.

"It was a one-day operation on Sunday," Constable Patricia Simelane said.

Those arrested included 87 illegal immigrants. Others were arrested for murder, possession of dagga, dealing in liquor and possession of unlicensed firearms.

All were expected to appear in the Atteridgeville magistrate's court today. - Sapa

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