Efforts to rid communities of firearms and drugs yield positive results

Concerted efforts to rid our communities of firearms and drugs paid off yesterday, 10 March 2022, when several searches were conducted in the Robertson policing precinct by Crime Intelligence, Robertson SAPS, Worcester Anti-Gang Unit, and the K9 Unit. The members executed search warrants at identified premises and confiscated a Rifle and 800 mandrax tablets in Samuel Street. An inquiry was opened for investigation with no suspects arrested.

Also in this operation, a 42-year-old suspect was arrested at a local barbershop when the members confiscated 19 grams of crystal meth on the premises.

An adult female was arrested in Viola Street when 49 mandrax tablets, three packets containing 10gram crystal meth, and nine loose tik straws.

Once charged, the arrested suspects will make their respective court appearances in Robertson on charges of possession of drugs.

In an unrelated matter, members of Operation Lockdown conducted an intelligence-driven operation last night in Geelhout Street, Delft South, and confiscated a 9mm pistol with the serial number filed off with ammunition. A 33-year-old suspect was arrested for the possession of a prohibited firearm and ammunition.

The suspect is due to appear in the Bellville Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 14 March 2022.