WESTERN CAPE: 09 JANUARY 2023 - On 2023-01-09 a joint operation was conducted by members of Maitland Flying Squad, SAPS K9, National Intervention Unit, Metro Police , Metro K9 and Law Enforcement after information was received that four premises in Hanover Park was storing suspected stolen property, allegedly taken during a house breaking and theft at the warehouse of a non-profitable organisation.
A case was reported at Lansdowne SAPS. Upon searching the identified premises various stolen property were recovered which was identified by a representative of the organisation as their property taken during the commission of the said crime. Ten (10) suspects (males and females) aged between 20 and 40 were arrested for possession of suspected stolen property and detained at Philippi SAPS for further investigation.
The members were thanked for their good work and working relationship with other law enforcement agencies. Community involvement is pivotal in the fight against crime, and they were also thanked for their cooperation and willingness to provide the necessary information that led to the arrest of the suspect.