CAPE TOWN: The City of Cape Town’s law enforcement agencies made a record number of 527 arrests in the past week.

The overall arrest tally ties the highest on record, which occurred earlier this year.

“The pressure on our staff is relentless, but still they deliver. However, every arrest is another reminder of how poorly people behave,” said Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith.

Law Enforcement officers made 334 arrests and issued 14 372 fines and the Metro Police arrested 126 suspects.

Officers also recovered three illegal firearms, an imitation firearm, nine rounds of ammunition, various quantities of drugs and at least six stolen and/or hijacked vehicles.

Traffic Officers arrested 67 suspects – 53 for drunk driving, four for reckless and negligent driving and 10 on other charges. They executed 1 722 warrants, impounded 168 public transport vehicles and issued 53 012 fines.