Police anti-crime clampdown in Mitchell’s Plain nets 618 suspects
24 July 2016 - 15:12
A continuing anti-crime clampdown by members of the Mitchell’s Plain cluster region in the Western Cape has resulted in 618 suspects being arrested in the week from July 15 to July 21.
Captain FC van Wyk said a total of 242 suspects had been arrested for possession of drugs during stop and search operations and 87 houses were searched for drugs. During these operations 1071.06g dagga‚ 306 mandrax tablets‚ 430g tik and 127g heroin were confiscated.Eighteen suspects were arrested for domestic violence related cases and 33 motorists were issued fines amounting to R25‚500 in total for traffic violations. Twenty-one premises were also searched to prevent the illegal sale of liquor.“Tracing operations resulted in 47 arrests of wanted persons during 31 operations conducted. “Police members visited 1‚002 Spaza shops‚ mostly owned by foreign nationals‚ resulting in two firearms being confiscated and three suspects being arrested for possessing illegal firearms‚” Van Wyk added. Mitchell's Plain Cluster Commander‚ Major-General Gregory Goss‚ said police would maintain a zero tolerance approach in the prevention and investigation of crime...
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