> 逮捕しといてくれ。

I know the sentence is a command/plea, and that's why くれ, but I don't
understand the しといて. Why is that or what does it mean?
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Explanation of the grammar in 逮捕しといてくれ。
しといて is a contraction of しておいて (cf. ておく : do something as preparation for some
purpose). Arrest him so he doesn't cause any more trouble.
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