Police members of Operation Restore, deployed to combat the ongoing gang violence in the province continued to arrest suspects on Friday, 07 April 2023.
The platoon responded to information about the sale of drugs and proceeded to an address in New Rest, Gugulethu. Upon arrival at the address they searched the premises and confiscated a consignment of drugs. They arrested and detained a 30-year-old man on a charge of dealing in drugs.
In an unrelated intervention the members were busy with patrols in Shukushukuma informal settlement in Mfuleni when they saw a male changing direction and fled when he saw the patrol vehicles. The police members gave chase on foot, apprehending the suspect and searched him. They confiscated a consignment of drugs found in his possession and arrested and detained the 40-year-old man on a charge of possession of drugs.
Meanwhile, police members who formed part of an integrated operation deployed in Belhar followed up on information and proceeded to an address in Arundle Drive. Upon arrival at the mentioned location they conducted a thorough search of the entire premises and confiscated dagga and cash. They arrested and detained a 32-year-old man on a charge of cultivating and dealing in dagga.
Once charged the suspects are expected to make their respective court appearances in the Athlone, Blue Downs and Bellville Magistrate courts on the mentioned charges.