Eight “wanted” suspects nabbed in Steenberg operation

An early hours police operation in Steenberg on Thursday saw fifteen arrested.

The was operation was reportedly launched amid the wake of SAPS members and law enforcement officers striving to leave Steenberg a drugs and illegal firearms free zone.

According to an Eyewitness News report, eight of the fifteen nabbed are suspects that the police have been chasing for housebreaking, grievous bodily harm, theft and robbery crimes.

“The other seven suspects were arrested for possession of unlicensed firearms as well as ammunition and drugs. All the arrested suspects will appear in Wynberg Magistrates Court,” said Noloyiso Rwexana of the police.