A multidisciplinary team consisting of various units of SAPS successfully executed a take down operation in the early hours of 16 November 2018, where seven suspected gang members were arrested. The suspects are aged between 25 and 36.
The suspects are facing charges in terms of the Prevention of Organized Crime Act. The Transportation board, SARS, and the Asset forfeiture Unit formed part of the investigation, which was guided by a dedicated prosecutor from the NPA.
During the raid a substantial amount of cash, two hard drives and six cellular telephones were seized.
The Provincial Commissioner of the Western Cape, Lt Gen Jula commends the officers for executing the arrests and restoring trust in the South African Police Service. The arrests of these suspects are in line with the Strategy of the Provincial Commissioner to target kingpins of organised Criminal groups and to seize their assets with the assistance of the Asset Forfeiture Unit.
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