| Two suspects behind bars for the possession of an unlicensed firearm and dealing in drugs | |
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| Date Published | |
| 2025/07/29 | |
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Media Statement
WESTERN CAPE - The Western Cape police remain dedicated in the fight against the illegal circulation of drugs and firearms by ensuring that the perpetrators are put behind bars and removed from society. In the early hours of Tuesday, 29 July 2025, members of Anti -Economic Crime Task Team, Provincial Counterfeit and Illicit Goods Policing Team conducted an operation in Kraaifontein precinct to address crime, in particularly robberies with firearms and drug distribution. A few addresses were identified, and upon arrival at the first address in Nkrumah Street, Wallacedene, Kraaifontein, a 26 years old man, was found in possession of 205 mandrax tablets and 31 units of tik The suspect was arrested. Further leads took the members to another identified premises where they accosted a 30 years old man whom they found in possession of an unlicensed firearm. His attempt to evade arrest was all in vain.
The two suspects will appear in the Blue Downs Magistrates’ court on the mentioned charges.
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