Monday, January 12, 2009

Drug busters attacked by a pit-bull

By Yamkela Xhaso
12 January

A member of the City of Cape Town’s “Drug Busters” unit was so ravaged by a pit bull terrier during a raid in Vrygrond, Muizenberg. The dog attacked the man that he had to be hospitalised.

This incident took place on Thursday evening when the Drug busters were on a routine drug raid on substance. The pit-bull was unleashed by the

Chairperson of the City’s Substance Abuse Task Team, Councillor Glen Kleinsmith said “the injured Drug Buster has been sent to hospital and he will be back at work in the next two weeks”


I a joint operation between the Street Busters and the SAPS, tik, mandrax and dagga with a street value of R23 000 were seized; eighteen suspects were arrested and are to appear in court soon. Councillor Glen Kleinsmith said the owner of the house has been charged with attempted murder.

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