Delft suspects arrested

By Tina George
25 June 2008

Early Wednesday morning four people were arrested for possession of Illegal firearms, possession of drugs and possession of possible stolen property by Bishop Lavis Vispol members.

According to police spokesperson, November Filander, this comes after police executed a search warrant on two identified informal settlements in Freedom Farm, Delft.

“During this operation three males aged 20, 34 and 44 from the area and a female aged 21 from Bishop Lavis was arrested.

“The 21 year old female suspect and a 44 year old male suspect were arrested for possession of drugs and possession of possible stolen property while the 20 and 34 year old male suspects were arrested for possession of Illegal firearms & ammunition,” says Filander.

Filander added that among the stolen items were cellphones, drugs and R1640.40 in cash with the street value of the drugs approximately R 5000.00.

The four suspects are to appear on Friday, 27 June 2008 in the Bellville Magistrate Court.

Anyone with information with regard to activities of this nature should contact Crime stop share call number 08600 10111.