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Eyewitness News
2 days ago
- Eyewitness News
Two suspects arrested in Goodwood with drugs worth an estimated R54 million
CAPE TOWN - An organised crime investigation has led to a massive drug bust in Goodwood, where two suspects - one from Tanzania and the other from Burundi - were arrested after being caught with drugs worth an estimated R54 million. Police say the suspects are due in court on Tuesday after being nabbed in Goodwood on Sunday. Police spokesperson Malcolm Pojie says organised crime detectives acted on information which led them to a residence in Molteno Street in Goodwood on Sunday. Pojie says a 32-year-old Tanzanian man was arrested after officers initially confiscated six kilograms of heroin found in a cupboard. He says more heroin was found in another room, which led to the arrest of a 28-year-old man from Burundi. "The members expanded the search, leading to the discovery of 145kg of tik and 16kg of heroin found in the roof of the residence. The estimated street value is R53,3 million, bringing the total value of the discovery to R54.3million." Pojie says the arrests form part of an investigation by provincial organised crime unit detectives.
The Citizen
2 days ago
- The Citizen
Tanzanian man and Burundian man arrested in R54.3m drug bust
Some of the drugs were found hidden in the roof of the raided house. Two foreign nationals are facing drug trafficking charges following a major intelligence-led operation in Goodwood that resulted in the seizure of narcotics worth R54.3 million on Sunday afternoon. Members of Operation Restore executed a search warrant at a residence on Molteno Street at approximately 13:45 on Sunday,13 July 2025, leading to the discovery of substantial quantities of heroin and crystal methamphetamine, also known as Tik, hidden throughout the property. Initial drug discovery leads to arrests The operation began when officers searched the premises and made their first significant find in a bedroom cupboard. 'During the search, the members discovered and seized 6kg of heroin, which was found in a cupboard in one of the rooms,' said Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Pojie. Pojie said the occupant of the room, a 32-year-old Tanzanian national, was immediately arrested and charged with dealing in heroin. The seized drugs carried an estimated street value of almost R1 million. Officers then expanded their search to another bedroom, where they uncovered an additional 100 grams of heroin valued at approximately R16 000. 'The member extended the search to another bedroom where they found 100 grams of heroin with an estimated value of about R16 000.00, which led to the arrest of a 28-year-old Burundi national for the possession of drugs,' said Pojie. ALSO READ: Hawks officials accused of theft at Dragon City released on R3 000 bail Major drugs found in the roof The investigation took a dramatic turn when members received additional intelligence while processing the suspects. 'The members expanded the search, leading to the discovery of 145kg of Tik and 16kg of heroin found in the roof of the residence,' Pojie stated. This substantial cache significantly increased the total value of the seizure. 'The estimated street value is R53,3 million, bringing the total value of the discovery to R54.3million,' Pojie stated. ALSO READ: Here is how long you could spend in jail for drug trafficking in SA Court appearance and investigation Both suspects are scheduled to appear in the Goodwood Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, 15 July 2025, to face their respective charges. The investigation is being conducted by the Narcotics Section, which operates within the provincial Organised Crime Unit detectives, Pojie confirmed. 'Investigation in this matter is conducted by Narcotics Section located within the provincial Organised Crime Unit detectives.' The success of the operation drew praise from senior police leadership. Western Cape provincial commissioner Lieutenant General Thembisile Patekile commended the members for their dedication in efforts to rid the Western Cape streets of the scourge of drug abuse and trafficking. READ NEXT: Five arrested in Jeffrey's Bay for possession of abalone worth R250 000
IOL News
2 days ago
- IOL News
Massive drug bust: Police seize R54. 3 million worth of heroin and tik in Goodwood
The heroin and tik seized during the raid at a home in Goodwood. Image: SAPS Two foreign nationals are expected to appear in the Goodwood Magistrate's Court on Tuesday after police seized a total of R54.3 million worth of drugs. The Western Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Pojie, said the bust comes after an intelligence-driven operation in the area. 'At approximately 1.45pm, members attached to Operation Restore operationalised information which led them to a residence situated at Molteno Street in Goodwood where they initiated a search of the premises. During the search, the members discovered and seized 6kg of heroin, which was found in a cupboard in one of the rooms,' Pojie said. A 32-year-old Tanzanian national who was an occupant of the room was arrested and charged for dealing in heroin with an estimated street value go about R1 million. As police officers extended the search to another bedroom, they found more heroin. 'Officers found 100 grams of heroin with an estimated value of R16,000. This led to the arrest of a 28-year-old Burundi national for the possession of drugs,' Pojie said. He said the officers continued to search the home and came across more contraband. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading 'The members expanded the search, leading to the discovery of 145kg of tik and 16kg of heroin found in the roof of the residence. The estimated street value is R53.3 million, bringing the total value of the discovery to R54.3million,' Pojie said. He said the investigation in this matter is being conducted by the narcotics section located within the Provincial Organised Crime Unit detectives. Western Cape Police Commissioner Lieutenant General (Adv) Thembisile Patekile welcomed the arrests and praised the members for their efforts to rid the streets of the scourge of drug abuse and trafficking. IOL
TimesLIVE
2 days ago
- TimesLIVE
Heroin and tik worth about R54m seized at Cape Town home
A police raid that uncovered 6kg of heroin in a bedroom cupboard turned into a major drug bust when officers found more than 150kg of narcotics stashed in the roof of a house in Goodwood, Cape Town. Police received information and descended on the property in Molteno Street on Sunday. 'During the search members discovered and seized 6kg of heroin found in a cupboard in one room. The occupant of the room, a 32 year-old Tanzanian national, was arrested and charged for dealing in heroin with an estimated street value of almost R1m,' said police spokesperson Lt Col Malcolm Pojie. Another 100g of heroin, worth about R16,000, was found in a second bedroom, leading to the arrest of a 28-year-old Burundi national. 'While processing the suspects, the members received information about more drugs hidden at the residence. The members expanded the search, leading to the discovery of 145kg of tik and 16kg of heroin in the roof . The estimated street value is R53.3m, bringing the total value of the discovery to R54.3m,' said Pojie. The suspects are due to appear in the Goodwood magistrate's court on Tuesday.
IOL News
2 days ago
- IOL News
Mass shooting in Bishop Lavis claims four lives amid rising gang violence
Bloodshed continued in Cape Town's gang-plagued communities after four people, including an elderly woman, were gunned down in a house in Bishop Lavis. Image: File MYSTERY still shrouds the killing of four people including an elderly woman in a house in Bishop Lavis. The mass killing on Friday night comes amid a deadly spate of shootings across the Cape Flats over the past two weeks, with at least five mass shootings reported in Mitchells Plain, Kraaifontein, Mfuleni, and Lower Crossroads. Police spokesperson Malcolm Pojie confirmed that detectives from the Provincial Serious and Violent Crime Investigations and the Anti-Gang Unit have been tasked with investigating the Bishop Lavis killings. 'The incident claimed the lives of four adults - two women and two men - aged between 27 and 80 years old,' Pojie said. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ 'Preliminary information reveals that two unknown gunmen, who fled the scene in a VW Polo, accosted the four in a bedroom, opened fire, and fatally shot the deceased, who all succumbed to gunshot wounds to their upper bodies. Bishop Lavis SAPS registered four counts of murder.' The motive for the attack has not been established and no arrests have been made. The shooting occurred at around 7.15pm at a residence in Reënberg Street. Community leaders have described the incident as a further sign of the escalating violence gripping the area. Chairperson of the Bishop Lavis Crime Prevention Forum (BLCPF), Graham Lindhorst, said the Forum 'condemns in the strongest terms the mass shooting that took place'. 'This follows an attempted murder earlier in the afternoon, not far from there, and totally unrelated. The BLCPF sends our condolences to the families and friends of the deceased,' he said. Lindhorst called for greater police visibility by the police and urged the SAPS management to intervene urgently to restore stability. 'The BLCPF calls on the SAPS to increase visibility and to come forward with a plan that will deal with the gang flare-up currently in the Bishop Lavis precinct,' he said. He also repeated the community's demand for experienced officers to return to the area. 'We further reiterate our call on the SAPS management to bring back the two well-decorated and experienced officers they transferred from Bishop Lavis last year in September, or replace them with equally competent officers. We, as a community, are asking again: is the suffering of our community under violent crime not enough to warrant the attention and intervention of those who are mandated to keep the community safe?' The MJC President, Sheikh Riad Fataar, said in their capacity as a senior religious authority and civil society stakeholder, the MJC 'conveys its concern regarding the prevailing and intensifying crisis of gang-related violence, organised criminality, and systemic insecurity that has engulfed communities across the Cape Flats and the broader Western Cape'. 'The purpose of the proposed engagement is to initiate meaningful deliberations on the immediate and coordinated implementation of solutions. We respectfully submit that any further delay in articulating and enacting a comprehensive plan of action risks entrenching a parallel social order governed by impunity and violence,' Fataar said. Police have urged anyone with information about the Bishop Lavis shooting to contact Crime Stop anonymously on 08600 10111 or via the MySAPS mobile application. Cape Times
