Crooks conned by cops
2005-08-18 07:08
Kimberley - Police have arrested 20 wanted criminals after luring them to a special party in the Kimberley city hall, SABC news reported on Thursday.
Northern Cape police said the event on Wednesday featured a local DJ to handle the entertainment, as well as the giving away of prizes.
A total of 190 invitations were sent to wanted criminals in what was dubbed Operation Surprise.
Police "gate-crashed" the party after the prizes were dished out, and arrested 20 criminals.
Police said the idea was to get wanted criminals under one roof and nab them all in one swoop.
- SAPA