Thursday, October 03, 2024

Two suspects were arrested in connection to drugs and illegal firearms in Parklands

Suspects were arrested in connection to drugs and illegal firearms in Parklands, Table view by Police officials attached to the Maitland Flying Squad.

Members were responding to intelligence regarding drugs and firearm at a residence in the area and a suspect fled the premises upon police presence.

Members went on to search the premises and they seized crystal meth, cocaine and ecstasy tablets with an estimated street value of R100 000. They also found an imitation firearm, two magazines and ammunition.

Two suspects, a 42-year-old and a 52-year-old were arrested and put in police custody at the Table View precinct and were charged with dealing in drugs, possession of an imitation firearm and ammunition.

Picture by: SAPS


“The determination by the Western Cape police to get rid of drugs and illegal firearms in our communities which are the sources of criminal activities and to put the perpetrators of the law behind bars has once again paid off when the suspects were arrested,” said Western Cape police spokesperson, Anelisiwe Manyana.

The suspects will soon appear in the Cape Town Magistrates’ Court on the mentioned charges.

 

Done by: Sihle Jezile

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