The Korps Politie Suriname (KPS) arrested 166 people between 3 and 30 August. Of these, 104 suspects were remanded in custody. During the same period, police recorded three homicides, fifteen armed robberies and 33 robberies without a firearm.
The KPS crime overview further shows that 124 burglaries were recorded during the stated period. Three firearms and two hunting rifles were also seized. In addition, police confiscated fifteen driving licences.
During the first measurement week, from 3 to 9 August, 41 people were arrested and twenty suspects were remanded in custody. Police recorded one armed robbery, eleven robberies and forty burglaries that week.
From 10 to 16 August, 48 arrests were made. During the same period, there were four armed robberies, four robberies and thirty burglaries.
Most violent incidents in third week
During the period from 17 to 23 August, the KPS recorded one homicide, six armed robberies and twelve robberies without a firearm. Forty-three people were arrested and 24 suspects were remanded in custody. Eight driving licences were also confiscated.
During the final measurement week, from 24 to 30 August, two homicides, four armed robberies, six robberies and 28 burglaries were recorded. That week, police arrested 34 people and 27 suspects were remanded in custody.
The KPS also reported three suicide cases, seven traffic accidents and four missing-person cases during the reporting period.
According to police, developments in crime and public safety will continue to be monitored on the basis of these data. Targeted measures will be taken where necessary.
