WESTERN CAPE – Operation Prosper’s decisive actions to restore safety in communities remains commendable.
An operation to combat crime was carried out on Thursday, 20 August 2026, in Muizenberg in which two male suspects, aged 27 and 47, were apprehended in Mountain Road, Overcome Heights for possession of drugs and possession of a schedule 5 medicine without a prescription. Members recovered eight stilpane syrups, 159 sachets of tik and 500 mandrax tablets at the premises. The pursuit led the members to another address in the same street where a 36-year-old male suspect was found with 226 mandrax tablets and 60 tik sachets, resulting in his arrest for possession of drugs.
The suspects will appear in the Muizenberg Magistrate’s Court soon.
Meanwhile, in Drury Road, Capricorn, the members found an abandoned firearm, imitation firearm, 20 Astra pain and 40 stilpane syrups including 73 rounds of ammunition. These illegal items were confiscated and booked in as exhibits.
