A multidisciplinary team consisting of various units of SAPS successfully executed a take-down operation in the early hours of this morning, where seven suspected gang members were arrested.
The suspects are facing charges in terms of the Prevention of Organized Crime Act will be leveled against the suspects. The Transportation board, SARS, and the Asset forfeiture Unit form part of the investigation, which is guided by a dedicated prosecutor from the NPA.
During the raid a substantial amount of cash, two hard drives and six cellular telephones were seized.
The Provincial Commissioner of the Western Cape, Lt Gen Jula commends the officers for executing the arrests and restoring trust in the South African Police Service. The arrests of these suspects are in line with the Strategy of the Provincial Commissioner to target kingpins of organised Criminal groupings and to seize their assets with the assistance of the Asset Forfeiture Unit.