200 arrested in Hillbrow raid
2003-04-05 19:53
Johannesburg - More than 200 people were arrested for various offences during a raid on certain blocks of flats in Hillbrow on Friday, Johannesburg police said on Saturday.
Superintendent Chris Wilken said suspects were arrested for the possession of firearms and drugs.
Police confiscated three firearms, one kg of dagga, 11 cocaine rocks and 70 Ecstacy tablets.
Illegal immigrants were amongst those arrested.
The suspects are expected to appear in the Hillbrow magistrate's court on Monday.
- SAPA