検挙

けんきょ
Frequency:
1

The arrest or roundup of suspects by the police; often used in news reporting about arrests or crackdowns.

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Examples

警察は窃盗の容疑者を検挙した。

The police arrested a suspect for theft.

複数の不正行為が明るみに出て、関係者が検挙された。

Several improper acts came to light and those involved were arrested.

犯罪組織の一斉検挙が行われた。

A mass roundup of members of the criminal organization was carried out.

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