NEW: Traffic blitz arrests rise to 43 000

Online Reporter

POLICE have arrested 43 154 people during the ongoing “Tame the Traffic Jungle” operation, which is aimed at restoring order on the country’s roads.

In a statement on Monday, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said: “The ZRP reports that a total of 43 154 arrests have been effected during the ongoing operation. 1 222 arrests have been made on vehicles without route permits, while 14 469 arrests have been made on illegal pirate taxis (mushikashika). Three hundred and forty-two (342) motorists have been taken in for reckless driving, while 2 961 people have been arrested for touting.”

Police also confirmed that 1 048 vehicles without registration plates had been impounded.

The operation started on September 12.

 

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