The Metro Police Dog Unit, together with the Tactical Response Unit, executed six (6) of these search warrants in Macassar. Two suspects were arrested for possession of narcotics, and another four were arrested for dealing in narcotics.
The Metro Police executed the other six (6) warrants in Bonteheuwel, Atlantis and Kraaifontein, where six suspects were arrested for possession of narcotics.
The following items were confiscated during the operation:
Whilst on routine patrol, officers arrested one motorist in Atlantis for drunk driving.
"Our zero tolerance approach in the fight against drug abuse in the city is paying off. We are very pleased that communities are starting to come forward with information because they are also tired of the illegal activities they witness on a daily basis," said Metro Police Deputy Chief, Yolanda Faro.
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Communication Department
City of Cape Town
Yolanda Faro
Deputy Chief
Metro Police
Tel: 021 427 5124
Cell: 082 046 2062
Nowellen Petersen
Media Liaison Officer
Metro Police
Tel: 021 427 5137
Cell: 074 619 6449