Four gang leaders arrested in Mitchells Plain

Four gang leaders aged between 25 and 43, who police say are notorious for instilling fear in the lives of residents in Mitchells Plain, were arrested in the early hours of Wednesday.

 COURTESY: SAPS

Police say officers converged on pre identified locations where they were briefed pertaining to the task at hand.

‘’Armed with intelligence and warrants of arrest, they departed to different locations within the City of Cape Town District where they tactically approached the identified premises where the team executed the search warrants. After entry was denied, the members had to use force to enter the premises. They ensued with a search, resulting in the confiscation of mobile devices, laptops, and a substantial amount of cash believed to be the proceeds of crime,’’ said Lt Col Malcolm Pojie, Western Cape police spokesperson.

 COURTESY: SAPS

The suspects are expected to make their respective court appearances in the Mitchells Plain Magistrates’ court on charges of murder perpetrated in Mitchells Plain on 26 April 2013, 5 March 2019 and 13 December 2020 as well as the unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition which happened in April 2020 in Tafelsig.

The accused also face charges related to the contravention of the Proceeds of Organised Crime Act (POCA).

COURTESY: SAPS

Pojie did not rule out more arrests, adding that more murder charges might be added to those already mentioned above.

Speaking on Bush Radio on Wednesday evening, Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says more boots on the ground will be deployed as part of the municipalities budget.

 

Done By: Mitchum George