- The Mfuleni police is praising the community’s resilience and determination to change the narrative in the community.
- On Sunday the combined forces of various police units made significant strides when a 25-year-old man was apprehended in Happy Valley, leading to the confiscation of an unlicensed 9 mm pistol and three rounds of ammunition.
- Simultaneously, another unlicensed firearm was seized from a different man in Government Street, Mfuleni, by additional police officers participating in Operation Restore.
The Mfuleni police is praising the community’s resilience and determination to change the narrative in the community.
WO November Filander, police spokesperson, says the people in the heart of the Mfuleni policing precinct is a community determined to unite against the challenges that once seemed insurmountable.
“As global awareness focuses on gender-based violence (GBV), the Mfuleni policing areas have emerged as a beacon of dedicated efforts to combat crime, with a special focus on addressing the alarming rates of murder, domestic violence, and gender-based violence.
“For the past seven years I have been witness to the unwavering commitment of various stakeholders in Mfuleni – the police, law enforcement agencies, security companies, neighbourhood watch groups, youth organisations, spiritual crime prevention boards, NGOs, and notably, the Community Policing Forum (CPF). Together, these entities weave a tapestry of collaboration aimed at ensuring the safety and well-being of their communities,” says Filander.
Mfuleni, renowned for its high contact crime rates, has not faltered in the face of adversity, according to Filander. “Despite successful awareness campaigns, community engagements through educational pamphlet distributions and impactful mass media talks on platforms like radio Zibonele in Khayelitsha, crime continues to persist. However, a recent triumph exemplifies the efficacy of collective efforts,” says Filander.
The acting station commander at the Mfuleni police, Col Sibulelo Mvumbi, concurs with Filander.
“We cannot achieve this alone, and the support from our community partners and other law enforcement agencies is crucial,” says Mvumbi.
On Sunday the combined forces of various police units made significant strides when a 25-year-old man was apprehended in Happy Valley, leading to the confiscation of an unlicensed 9 mm pistol and three rounds of ammunition. Simultaneously, another unlicensed firearm was seized from a different man in Government Street, Mfuleni, by additional police officers participating in Operation Restore.
In Stapelkop Street, Wesbank, a thorough search uncovered two zip guns and one 150 different caliber rounds of ammunition, leading to the arrest of a 32-year-old man.
Mvumbi further added: “The fight against crime is ongoing, and we call on the community to continue supporting us with vital information.”
