The audacity of a drug dealer to park his vehicle filled with drugs in front of the Muizenberg police station on Monday morning has cost him his freedom. “Members of the Anti-Gang Unit were transporting a prisoner to Muizenberg court when they noticed a suspicious vehicle parked in front of the Muizenberg police station,’ said police … Read moreTwo arrested with drugs in front of Muizenberg police station
The vigilance of members attached to the SAPS Gugulethu Crime Prevention Unit landed two suspects behind bars for being in possession of unlicensed firearms. “The members were busy with crime prevention patrols in NY 75, KTC when they noticed a silver grey Toyota Avanza under suspicious circumstances,” said police spokesperson, Captain FC Van Wyk. “Upon … Read moreTwo nabbed with illegal firearms in Gugulethu
The Western Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General KE Jula, commended the investigating officers, Detective Captain Randall Beets and Detective Sergeant Riaan September for their dedication in ensuring gang members were removed from Ravensmead community. General Jula further appreciated the community for assisting the SAPS with information in solving the case. “This sentencing is an indication … Read moreRavensmead police secure justice after teen gunned down
Prompt action by the Western Cape Anti-Gang Unit, together with Lentegeur police, led to the arrest of four men, aged between 18 and 26, following a triple murder that occurred in Lentegeur on Monday morning. “on Monday morning, at about 10:45 , three men were shot by five suspects,” said police. “Police conducted tracing operation and arrested … Read moreFour men arrested in Lentegeur following triple murder
On Wednesday, at about 6:35, members of the Western Cape Anti-Gang Unit followed up information of firearms being kept for shooting at a shop in Steenberg. “Members immediately reacted on the information,” explained police spokesperson, Captain FC Van Wyk. “Upon their arrival at the address, they searched the shop and found one .38 Special Revolver … Read moreDuo busted with unlicensed firearms and drugs in Steenberg
Members of the Anti-Gang Unit worked tirelessly on Monday when they received information about gang activity in the Chicago area of Paarl East. “The members searched about 20 shacks in an informal settlement where they found about 12 males, who belong to the 27 gang grouping,” said police spokesperson, Captain FC Van Wyk. “At one of … Read moreAnti Gang Unit members descended on Paarl East
Police say that following a significant increase in murders and attempted murder cases within the Muizenberg and Steenberg Policing precinct, they arrested several gang leaders. “Intelligence gathered linked members of the “26” Junky Funky Kids (JFK’s) to these serious and violent cases,” described Captain FC Van Wyk. “Various individuals within this Gang structure were identified and … Read moreHi-profile Muizenberg gang leaders arrested
Endeavours to fight the scourge of gangsterism and crimes associated with gangs are proving to be successful in Mitchell’s Plain, Cape Town. On Friday night, members of the Provincial Reaction Team conducted search operations in Mitchells Plain. They had received information on drugs from the public. According to police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Andrè Traut, they first … Read moreSuspects arrested with drugs in Mitchell’s Plain