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Online Reporter
MORE than 46 000 people have been arrested during police’s ongoing “Tame the Traffic Jungle” operation, which is aimed at restoring order on the country’s roads.
In a statement on Wednesday, the Zimbabwe Republic Police said: “The ZRP reports that a total of 46 486 arrests have been effected during the ongoing operation. 1319 arrests have been made on vehicles without route permits, while 15 268 arrests have been made on illegal pirate taxis (mushikashika). Three-hundred and forty-five (345) motorists have been taken in for reckless driving, while 3 223 people have been arrested for touting.”
Meanwhile, 1 114 vehicles without registration plates have also been impounded.
The operation started on September 12.
Online Reporter