The charges include rape, assault and driving under the influence of alcohol. 

Police spokesperson, Sabata Mokgwabone, says these suspects were arrested in different areas of the province during the Safer Festive Season operation conducted jointly with other law enforcement agencies between Friday and Sunday. 

He adds that during this operations, 84 fines were issued for drinking in public, another five fines were issued for public intoxication and illegal dealing in liquor. 

Mokgwabone says  moreover, 199 fines were issued including 132 to motorists for traffic-related offences.

Meanwhile, the North West Provincial Commissioner, Baile Motswenyane, welcomed the arrests and indicated that the police working together with other role players will continue through various actions, to ensure community safety during the festive season.

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