Atlantis, Strand and Lavender Hill arrests lead to firearm and drug seizures

Three people have been arrested in separate police operations in Atlantis, Strand and Lavender Hill, with officers seizing a firearm and ammunition, crystal meth and Mandrax tablets, Cape {town}Etc reports.

The arrests took place during a search in Robinvale, a stop-and-search operation in Strand and crime prevention patrols in Lavender Hill, according to the* South African Police Service (SAPS)*.

9mm pistol and ammunition found in Robinvale

Members of the Atlantis Crime Prevention Unit executed a search warrant at a premises in Coly Lane, Robinvale, on Monday morning, 26 October, after receiving information about a firearm at the property.

During the search, officers found a 9mm pistol and 140 rounds of ammunition hidden in a bedroom.

An 18-year-old man was arrested on charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm and illegal possession of ammunition.

He is expected to appear in the Atlantis Magistrates’ Court tomorrow on Wednesday, 28 October.

Crystal meth seized during Strand operation

In a separate incident, members of Public Order Police were conducting stop-and-search operations in Onverwacht Street, Strand, when they approached a man who allegedly tried to evade them.

Officers apprehended and searched the 36-year-old suspect, finding a plastic packet containing 100g of crystal meth, as well as cash.

He was arrested on a charge of possession of drugs and is due to appear in the Strand Magistrates’ Court this afternoon on Tuesday, 27 October.

Mandrax found during Lavender Hill patrols

Meanwhile, members of** Operation Prosper** were conducting crime prevention patrols in Lavender Hill in response to ongoing gang violence in the area.

During a search of a woman in Ashley Court, officers allegedly found 28 Mandrax tablets and 13 half-tablets in her possession.

She was arrested on a charge of possession of drugs and is due to appear in the Wynberg Magistrates’ Court later today.

#sapsWC [SUSPECTS APPEAR IN COURT FOR CHARGES RELATING TO FIREARMS AND DRUGS]
Members of Atlantis Crime Prevention Unit executed a search warrant at a premises in Coly Lane, Robinvale, on Monday morning, 26/10, after receiving information about a firearm at the premises. During the search, the members found a 9 mm pistol with 140 rounds of ammo hidden in the bedroom. The firearm was confiscated, and an 18yr-old male was arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm and illegal possession of ammo.

He will appear in the Atlantis Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 28/10, on the aforementioned charges.

In an unrelated matter, members of Public Order Police were conducting stop-and-search ops in Onverwacht Str, Strand, where they searched a male who tried to evade police members when they stopped next to him. The members apprehended and searched the suspect and found a plastic packet containing crystal meth weighing 100 grams, as well as cash in his possession. The 36yr-old suspect was arrested for possession of drugs and will appear in the Strand Magistrates’ Court today.

Furthermore, members of #OperationProsper were conducting crime prevention patrols in the Lavender Hill area due to ongoing gang violence in the area when they searched a female in Ashley Court, Lavender Hill, and found 28 Mandrax tablets and 13 half-tablets of Mandrax in her possession. She was arrested for possession of drugs.

The suspect is due to appear in the Wynberg Magistrates’ Court today. #fightingcrime #DrugsOffTheStreets #GunsOffTheStreets #PartnershipPolicing #SaferCommunities ME
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— SA Police Service (@SAPoliceService) October 27, 2026

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