Western Cape’s LEAP officers arrested a wanted suspect in Delft on Sunday.
According to mayco member for safety and security, JP
Smith, officers were on patrol in the area, when they spotted two men running
into a yard and stopped to investigate.
When one of the suspects tried to make a break for it,
added Smith, the officers recognised him immediately as one of Delft’s most
wanted suspects.
He was searched and found to be in possession of mandrax,
and upon arrival at the police station, it was confirmed, that the man is
wanted for numerous charges of murder, attempted murder and the possession of
an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
In a separate incident, traffic officers arrested 2
suspects in Goodwood on Monday morning, for fraud, illegal firearm, reckless
and negligent driving, as well as being in possession of drugs
Smith says traffic officers pursued a vehicle which was
being driven recklessly along Voortrekker Road, just before 5a.m on Monday.
The vehicle was stopped after disobeying a red traffic
light at the intersection of Voortrekker and Halt Roads.
‘’The occupants, two men aged 30 and 40, were arrested
after the officers found an imitation firearm, mandrax, tik and an assortment
of bank cards in their possession. The
driver was also charged with driving recklessly - both were detained at
Goodwood police station,’’ said Smith.
‘’They were just two of the 73 arrests made by traffic
officers of which 65 were for drunk driving and eight for reckless driving,’’
he added.
Meanwhile, Metro Police officers recovered drugs worth more
than R200 000 in Kensington on Monday.
‘’The officers followed up on information of gang
activities at a house in the area, and when they searched the premises they
found an air rifle, as well as two sachets of tik and mandrax tablets hidden in
the backyard.
''Six men and two women, aged between 17 and 26, were arrested for dealing in drugs and taken to Kensington SAPS.’’
SUPPLIED: CoCTFurthermore, officers were conducting patrols in Bothasig
when they spotted a vehicle driving with its head lights switched off.
‘’The driver reeked of alcohol, his eyes were bloodshot and
he appeared unsteady on his feet. The 28-year-old man was arrested for driving
while under the influence and was
detained at Bothasig SAPS.,’’ said Smith.
A second drunk driver, aged 32, was arrested while swerving
on the road on Voortrekker Road in Goodwood.
Mayco member for safety and security, JP Smith says driving
under the influence remains a concern.
‘’Drunk driving continues to plague our streets, puts lives
at risk and consumes resources. Families and friends can help by not allowing
their loved ones to drive impaired. It’s one of the easiest ways to help us
save lives on the road.’’
Done By: Mitchum George
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