EDEN CLUSTER – Vigilant members attached to the Eden Cluster Crime Combating Team, deployed to conduct crime prevention operations in crime stricken areas continued with the arrest of suspects for possession of firearms, possession of dangerous weapons and possession of drugs. These operations included stop and search operations, and it also targeted drug as well as liquor outlets.
On Friday, 26 February 2021 while on patrol the members spotted a suspicious looking man at King Street, Parkdene (George). The man noticed police approaching and disposed of items over a fence and fled. The members gave chase and he was apprehended. Upon searching the man, members found a makeshift firearm in his possession. A further search of the area resulted in the discovery of two sharp objects. The 19-year-old suspect was arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm and possession of dangerous weapon.
Furthermore, these forces continued with their vigilance when they conducted stop and search operations in Parkdene, Borcherds and Maraiskamp. Members arrested 8 suspects, aged between 19 and 18, for possession of drugs. Small amounts of tik, mandrax and two parcels of dagga were confiscated.
Meanwhile, the Pacaltsdorp police arrested five suspects aged between 15 and 29 since Friday, 26 February 2021 after drugs were found in their possession. The members confiscated small quantities of Mandrax and Tik during these arrest.
In an effort to eradicate liquor abuse in communities, Thembalethu police embarked on a sting operation at a liquor outlet at Zone 4, Thembalethu on Saturday, 27 February 2021. The members arrested a 30-year-old suspect on a charge of selling liquor without a licence. They confiscated a substantial amount of liquor at the premises.
The arrested suspects will appear in respective courts when charged.
Western Cape police management commended the members for their vigilance in removing the firearms, drugs and liquor out of communities because these items are major contributors to serious and violent crimes.

Source: South African Police Service