Police deployed in the Mitchell’s Plain area participated in efforts to prevent crime that threatens the community. Yesterday (2019-01-14) at 16:30 members were busy with crime prevention duties when they searched a house in Perderberg Street, Tafelsig and a total of 70 Mandrax tablets were found. Police arrested a 39-year-old male. Police also found 44 clear packets containing Tik and arrested a 29-year-old male. Both are facing charges of possession of drugs.
In an unrelated matter, at about 17:30 members of Mitchells Plain were busy with crime prevention patrols. They spotted a suspicious man in Kilimanjaro Street, Tafelsig. When they searched him, police found an imitation firearm in his possession. A 28-year-old male was arrested and he is facing a charge of possession of imitation firearm.
In the early hours of this morning (2019-01-15) about 01:10 police received a complaint of a shooting in Kamiesberg Street, Tafelsig. Upon arrival at the scene, they saw a man running into a yard with a firearm in his hand. When the members chased him, the suspect threw the firearm on the ground. Police caught the suspect and retrieved the firearm, a Star 9mm pistol with magazine and four ammunition. Police arrested a 39-year-old male and he faces charges of illegal possession of firearm and ammunition.
All four suspects are expected to appear in the Mitchell’s Plain Magistrates’ Court once they are charged.
Source: South African Police Service