Suspects to appear in court today following drug bust in Kraaifontein

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Five suspects have been arrested in Kraaifontein, Cape Town, for various crimes. They include being in illegal possession of firearms and drugs.

The arrests were made at the weekend. In one of the incidents, officers found a 36-year-old woman allegedly dealing in drugs at her home in the COVID informal settlement.

They confiscated various drugs and cash. All the suspects are expected to appear in the Kuils River Magistrates’ Court today.

#sapsWC Kraaifontein criminal networks came to a halt yesterday as members of Operation Lockdown III swept the area, resulting in the arrest of five suspects for various charges. The five suspects will appear in the Kuilsriver Magistrate’s court on Monday 12 January 2026. NP… pic.twitter.com/keoTBqb8gB

— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) January 11, 2026