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Crime
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Mob turns on police, dogs released, stones fly, backup called in during drug bust
Suspects arrested when Anti-Gang Unit drug bust in Joe Slovo turned violent when community members attacked police officials and vehicles.
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VIDEO | Man appears in court after viral video exposes road rage attack on female student
A suspect was arrested after a video clip showing a physical altercation went viral on various social media platforms. In it the suspect was seen assaulting the victim while others attempted intervening.
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Mother and lover jailed after sexual abuse
The Bloemfontein Sexual Offences Court has imposed a life sentence on a 36-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman for the rape of three children.
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Police raids strike multiple illicit drug networks
Police in the Mangaung Metro arrested and confiscated illicit substances, including crystal meth, Mandrax and dagga.
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Abductors face more charges
The suspects, aged between 18 and 40, were arrested on 31 May during the ongoing Operation Shanela II.
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Two arrested with suspected stolen bakkie from Bloemfontein
Two men aged 42 and 46 have been arrested on the R82 near Kragbron after police intercepted a grey GWM bakkie believed to have been stolen in Bloemfontein.
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Bystander stabbed in Reddersburg gang clash
Police have arrested a man (22) from Reddersburg in connection with a brutal gang-related knife attack.
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Free State crimes opposed with police intervention
The South African Police Service (SAPS) crime data shows arguments is the primary driver of violence in the Free State.
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Drug laboratory raided in Bochabela
Police discovered an illegal drug manufacturing laboratory in a house in Kala Street, Bochabela, and arrested a 40-year-old foreign national.
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Safe house in Botshabelo applauded for guarding victims
Minister appload organisation in Botshabelo who work to safeguard and provide care for victims of gender-based violence.