Rand detectives and crime prevention units have arrested 144 wanted suspects on a widespread raid that began at 10pm on Sunday night and ended at 6am on Monday morning. Superintendent Andy Pieke said those arrested in the swoop were suspected of crimes ranging from murder, attempted murder, rape, robbery to housebreaking. One suspect was arrested for a 1993 robbery. Three stolen cars and firearms and ammunition were also confiscated. – Sapa