Crime
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Veteran detective tackles Kraaifontein’s crime crisis
As detective commander at Kraaifontein police Col. Murphy Papa brings more than three decades of hard-earned experience to the crime-ridden Cape Town suburb.
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Metro Police clamp down in Summer Greens operation
Law enforcement operation in Summer Greens last week saw Ward 4 councillor Anthony Benadie join metro police on patrol, with fines issued, alcohol confiscated.
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Cape Town launches new app feature to report crime and bylaw violations
Cape Town’s City App now allows public reporting of bylaw incidents, enhancing safety and reducing emergency call volumes.
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Huge drug bust in Stikland by Operation Prosper after arrest in Delft
A Delft drug bust led police to 46 000 mandrax tablets worth R2,76 million after a 45-year-old suspect was arrested in Stikland.
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An alleged gang leader has been arrested in Ravensmead
Police arrested an alleged Ravensmead gang leader during Operation Lockdown 3 after seizing five illegal firearms and more than 160 rounds of ammunition.
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Large number of drugs taken off Parow’s streets due to tip-off
Authorities confiscated a substantial drug stash in Parow. Two arrested following public tips and police collaboration on April 8.
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Khat worth R13 000 seized on N1 as two foreign nationals arrested
Provincial traffic services confiscated 12 boxes of khat with an estimated street value of R13 000 on the N1 highway in Brackenfell last week.
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Parklands residents demand action on crime after shooting
Parklands residents raise alarm over open drug dealing, shooting incident and growing fears over lack of visible policing in the area
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Suspects arrested in Gugulethu murders after multidisciplinary investigations
A breakthrough was made in the investigation of two brutal murders in Gugulethu when four suspects were arrested early Friday morning
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Blitz on schools in Bonteheuwel yields knives, drugs and whiskey
Police found whiskey, vapes, knives and a learner dealing drugs during a Bonteheuwel school blitz by police and Metro cops.
