Saps arrests 17,044 Suspects including 2,588 wanted individuals.

17,044 suspects arrested nationwide (6–12 April), including 2,588 wanted individuals.

Police also netted 282 alleged drug dealers, seized 122 illegal firearms, and recovered 48 stolen/hijacked vehicles.

Major busts include a R2m drug seizure in Gqeberha and a R1.5m drug lab uncovered in Sandton.

Arrests span serious crimes: murder (162), rape (146), armed robbery (68), assault GBH (1,444) and DUI (952).

Operations intensified across provinces, with key breakthroughs in Gauteng, Free State, Western Cape, Mpumalanga and Limpopo.