22/07/2026
PRESS RELEASE – 21 JULY 2026
MUIZENBERG COMMUNITY POLICING FORUM
EIGHT SUSPECTS ARRESTED AND THREE FI****MS SEIZED DURING VILLAGE HEIGHTS OPERATION
The SAPS Muizenberg Station Commander, Lieut. Colonel Manuel, commends the vigilance and proactive efforts of members who continue to work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of the Muizenberg policing precinct.
An intelligence-driven cordon-and-search operation, supported by search warrants, was conducted by Muizenberg SAPS in Village Heights, Hillview, during the early hours of 16 July 2026. The operation resulted in the arrest of eight suspects and the seizure of three fi****ms, am******on, suspected drugs and cash believed to be linked to criminal activity.
At approximately 06:00, members arrested a 42-year-old woman after recovering a G***k pistol with a magazine containing 28 rounds of live am******on.
During the same operation, a 21-year-old man was arrested after members recovered a 9mm Browning pistol with no serial number and a magazine loaded with 13 live rounds.
A third suspect, aged 22, was arrested after police found an U*i automatic fi***rm, an U*i magazine, 24 rounds of 9mm am******on and a Samsung Galaxy cellphone.
Members also arrested five adult males, aged between 21 and 40, for the alleged possession of am******on and tik. Police confiscated 10 rounds of 9mm am******on, a packet containing suspected crystal methamphetamine (tik), and cash amounting to R812.
In total, the operation resulted in the arrest of eight suspects and the seizure of:
* Three fi****ms;
* Three magazines;
* Seventy-five rounds of live am******on;
* Suspected crystal methamphetamine (tik);
* Cash to the value of R812; and
* One Samsung Galaxy cellphone.
All suspects are expected to appear in the Wynberg Magistrates’ Court on charges relating to the unlawful possession of fi****ms, am******on and drugs.
The Muizenberg Community Police Forum remains steadfast in its commitment to combating gang-related violence and criminal activity in the area, and urges the public to submit anonymous tips via Crime Stop (08600 10111) or the MySAPS app.
ISSUED BY:
Wayne Turner
CPF Media Liaison Officer
Muizenberg Community Police Forum
Tel: 021-787 9000
