Overstrand and Swartland K-9 and Rural Safety Units arrest 27 individuals

The Swartland and Overstrand K-9 and Rural Safety Units arrested twenty-seven individuals for an array of offenses over the past weekend. Of these, seven were apprehended in the Swartland municipal area and twenty in the Overstrand. 

The Swartland arrests included: 

- x1 dealing in liquor and

- x6 possession of drugs,

The units also confiscated:

- x31 straws containing tik bankies of dagga,

- x19 quarter mandrax tablets and

- x8 half mandrax tablets. 

Amongst others, the Overstand arrests included:

- x1 outstanding warrant,

- x11 for the possession of drugs,

- x2 for dealing in drugs,

- x1 for illegally dealing in liquor,

- x1 for negligent and reckless driving and

- x1 for the possession of illegal abalone.

Along with a 5kg bag of tik, these units also confiscated: 

- x22 whole mandrax tablets,

- x34 half mandrax tablets,

- x10 quarter mandrax tablets,

- x6 crushed mandrax tablets,

- x26 cocaine bankies,

- x150 tik bankies,

- x13 whole abalone and

- x2 whole crayfish

Minister Reagen Allen said: “These successes are contributing to creating a safer Western Cape. As the Western Cape Government, we want all our residents to know that their safety is our priority. We remain committed to continue supporting our units so that our citizens can live free of fear.”

“Our units should continue making the lives of criminals as difficult as possible. I encourage our communities in these areas to work with our and all other law enforcement units, the South African Police Service (SAPS), our neighbourhood watches and community policing forums. Through continued collaboration and cooperation, we will achieve our goal of combating crime and making our streets safer for all,” concluded Minister Reagen Allen.

Media Enquiries:  Marcellino Martin Spokesperson for Minister Reagen Allen Marcellino.martin@westerncape.gov.za 021 483 0103 (o) 082 721 3362 (m)