The continued visible presence of the Metro Police across the city is paying off in the fight against crime. This week officers arrested six suspects for different crimes.
According to the Metro Police's Deputy Chief, Yolanda Faro: "Officers arrested two suspects in Belhar for possession of counterfeit goods, after they confiscated counterfeit Pacific Blue cigarettes. The suspects were arrested whilst the officers were busy with their visible patrols."
On Thursday evening, the Metro Police's Tactical Response and Dog Unit arrested four suspects in Elsies River, Delft and Ravensmead for robbery, possession of dagga and possession of an unlicenced firearm and ammunition.
The following items were confiscated during the operations:
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Communication Department
City of Cape Town
Yolanda Faro
Deputy Chief
Metro Police
Cell: 082 046 2062
Nowellen Petersen
Media Liaison Officer
Metro Police
Tel: 021 427 5137
Cell: 074 619 6449