Six busted with stolen property in Mitchells Plain

Mitchells Plain

Members of Mitchells Plain police followed up on information received about a suspected stolen vehicle in Vredenburg Street, Westridge. “Upon arrival at the scene on Monday, at approximately 15:20, they noticed a red Mazda with registration CA117-55. After further investigation, it was established that the vehicle was stolen in Philippi,” said police spokesperson, Marko Heydenrych. … Read moreSix busted with stolen property in Mitchells Plain

Four in Mitchell’s Plain Court for drug dealing

Mitchell’s Plain

Mitchell’s Plain police on Tuesday arrested four men for dealing in drugs as well as for for illegal firearm possession. “On Monday, at 16:30 members were busy with crime prevention duties when they searched a house in Perderberg Street, Tafelsig,” said police spokesperson, Sergeant Noloyiso Rwexana. “A total of 70 mandrax tablets were found.” He said … Read moreFour in Mitchell’s Plain Court for drug dealing

Woman arrested in Mitchells Plain trying to flush away tik

Mitchells Plain

Mitchells Plain police were doing crime prevention patrols on Saturday evening, at about 22:25, when they noticed a suspicious looking man walking in Lindsay Street, Eastridge. “The suspect was stopped and searched and the members found in his possession a .22 Browning pistol. “The suspect, a 19-year-old man, was arrested,” said police spokesperson, Lt Col Andre … Read moreWoman arrested in Mitchells Plain trying to flush away tik

Mitchell’s Plain detectives arrest police officers for theft

Mitchell’s Plain

Detectives from the Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) arrested two Mitchell’s Plain police officers from the same Unit for theft on Wednesday morning. “The arrests follow an investigation into a theft complaint after the Unit executed a raid in Mitchell’s Plain recently,” said police spokesperson, Captain FC Van Wyk. The Provincial Commissioner of the Western Cape police, Lieutenant … Read moreMitchell’s Plain detectives arrest police officers for theft

Suspects arrested with drugs in Mitchell’s Plain

Mitchell's Plain

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

Mitchells Plain duo arrested with illegal firearms

Mitchells Plain

The Anti-Gang Unit is making headway in disarming criminals and arrested two armed suspects in Mitchells Plain. “On Tuesday morning, at around 10:45, members attached to Anti-Gang Unit pursued a tipoff of a suspect, who was armed in Kardow Street, Mitchells Plain. “Upon police arrival, the 32-year-old man made a brief attempt to flee the … Read moreMitchells Plain duo arrested with illegal firearms