Friday, March 14, 2025

Five arrested for extortion and murder related charges in Delft

Western Cape police says its making strides to address gang and extortion related crime. SAPS recently conducted a takedown operation in Delft.

Police said a multidisciplinary task team arrested five suspects aged between 30 and 35 on charges of murder and extortion, last Friday. These suspects were traced and arrested for their alleged involvement for incidents of gangsterism and extortion in the Delft policing area.

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The first suspect, a 33-year-old man, was arrested when he handed himself over to police. Five cellphones were seized at his house in The Hague, and were handed in as exhibits and further processing.

Police spokesperson, FC van Wyk said this suspect is believed to be a leader of a local gang grouping in the Delft area. He is charged for POCA Section 9, three murder cases, a triple murder, dealing in drugs, two extortion cases, and intimidation.

A second suspect, a 33-year-old man, was requisitioned from Goodwood prison. Van Wyk explained that he was in custody prior to the takedown on another matter relating to a murder case registered in Elsies Rivier July last year

A third suspect was also requisitioned from Goodwood prison. The 35-year-old man, is in custody on another matter prior to takedown operation. He is charged for POCA and a triple murder case

All the suspects were brought before court, and their cases were centralised for investigation purposes, and their cases were postponed until the 27 March for formal bail application.

 

Done by: Elona Sibunzi 

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