WESTERN CAPE – An intelligence-driven raid under Operation Lockdown III has led to the arrest of a 34-year-old male suspect for gang-related activities in Ravensmead. The apprehension occurred after police uncovered a prohibited firearm, illegal drugs, and an undisclosed amount of cash during a targeted search of a residence in Uitsig.
According to a South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson, the operation was executed on Sunday, 12 July 2026, at approximately 20:05. Acting on credible intelligence regarding active firearm and drug-dealing operations at a specific address, law enforcement members conducted a thorough and systematic search of the premises located on Daisy Street, Uitsig, Ravensmead.
During the search, authorities successfully recovered a shotgun, nine sachets of tik, 31 half Mandrax tablets, and an undisclosed amount of cash. As a direct result of these findings, the male suspect was immediately arrested on charges of possession of a prohibited firearm and dealing in drugs.
The SAPS spokesperson confirmed that the suspect has been detained at the Ravensmead SAPS station. He is expected to appear before the court once he has been formally charged, marking another significant step forward for Operation Lockdown III in its ongoing mission to dismantle gang-related networks and curb the illegal drug trade in local communities.
