Two suspects, one 51 years old and the other 14 years old, were arrested in separate incidents in the Western Cape on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively. The older suspect was arrested in Bellville on Tuesday evening after police raided a business premises on Voortrekker Road following a tip-off about drug dealing. The police found a consignment of drugs and a substantial amount of cash at the premises. The suspect is expected to appear in the Bellville Magistrate’s Court on charges of dealing in drugs.
The younger suspect was arrested in Cloetesville on Wednesday afternoon after police stopped him on Last Street and found a revolver with ammunition in his possession. The suspect is expected to appear in the Stellenbosch Magistrate’s Court on charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. The police are commending the officers involved in both arrests for their dedication and commitment to keeping the community safe. They are also urging anyone with information about illegal drug activity or the possession of unlicensed firearms to come forward.
#sapsWC Provincial Task team operationalized info on suspected drug dealing at a business premises in Bellville on 11/07. A search of the premises led to the recovery of drugs and a substantial amount of cash. A 51yr-old man was arrested for dealing in drugs. #DrugsOffTheStreets… pic.twitter.com/82YLstjcLQ
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) July 13, 2023
Illegal drugs and firearms are both serious threats to public safety. Drugs can lead to addiction, crime, and violence, while firearms can be used to commit serious crimes, including murder. If you have any information about illegal drug activity or the possession of unlicensed firearms, please contact the police immediately. You can also report anonymously.
The police are committed to keeping our communities safe, and they need your help to do so. By reporting illegal activity, you can help to make our streets safer for everyone. The police are working hard to keep you safe. They are investigating these incidents and they are asking for your help. If you have any information, please come forward. Together, we can make our communities safer.