Police have arrested 400 suspected criminals in a two-week anticrime crackdown across the country.

The crackdown seeks to clear criminal hideouts and put a stop to criminal activities including stealing and robbery in the country.

The operation comes amid public outcry about criminal activities. 

“In a two-week operation of raiding and patrol led by AIG Operation, Landing Bojang, over 400 people allegedly involved in different offenses were arrested and screened for further police action,” police said.

Reporting by Adama Makasuba