WESTERN CAPE – In their endeavour to bring stability to areas affected by gang related crime, SAPS members of the Anti-Gang Unit, POPS, and Grassy Park assisted by other law enforcement agencies were deployed in the Grassy Park area last night for a joint operation. The AGU detectives were also in search for those responsible for the murder of a 33-year-old man who was shot and killed in Strandfontein Road on 19 April 2022. Investigation led the operation to a residence where four suspects were arrested and brought in for questioning. Interrogation of the suspects resulted in the detention of a 38-year-old male for the murder. The other three were released as they could not be positively linked to the crime. The suspect is due to make his court appearance in Wynberg once he has been charged.

Besides the murder suspect, a 35-year-old female and a 43-year-old male were arrested on drug related charges. A substantial quantity of drugs was also confiscated.

Ongoing violence in the Grassy Park area has been prioritized and additional deployments of the AGU and other police units will remain in the area until such time that stability has been restored. We make an urgent appeal to the community to come forward with information that can assist us with our investigations and interventions so that we can create an environment where the community is protected from gangsterism.

Source: South African Police Service