Two alleged extortionists have been nabbed in Cape Town in separate incidents. Western Cape SAPS says the suspects were taken into custody in the early hours of this morning (Thursday) and late last night (Wednesday). The arrests were carried out in Browns Farm and Marikana informal settlement.

Two alleged extortionists nabbed in Cape Town

Constable Ndakhe Gwala says members of Operation Lockdown III had followed up on information they had received about an alleged extortionist who has an unlicensed shotgun in Browns Farm. She says officers at about 1 am this morning went to the suspect’s home on Kamela Street and found him there.

Gwala says that, while a search was being conducted, a shotgun was discovered under the suspect’s bed. It was wrapped in plastic. She says the 41-year-old man was arrested. He will face charges relating to the possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. She added that he will appear in the Athlone Magistrate’s court.

Operation Lockdown III: Alleged extortionists

Just a few hours before, another alleged extortionist was taken away from his home in handcuffs. Gwala says a 35-year-old male suspect was identified by Crime Intelligence officers in connection with a case of extortion. She says he was arrested at his home in Marikana informal settlement on Wednesday, 03 June 2026.

Officers had descended on the scene about 23:00 and commenced with a search. Gwala says the search resulted in the recovery of a 9mm pistol and 9 rounds of ammunition. According to a Western Cape SAPS media statement, the suspect will appear at the Athlone Magistrate’s court once charged.

Drugs confiscated by the Police

There was also another arrest in Tafelsig last night (Wednesday, 03 June 2026). Gwala says members of the Public Order Police Unit had arrested a 35-year-old male suspect in connection with a charge of possession of drugs. The arrest was carried out in Tierkloof Street. She says the team was on patrol and received a tip-off about suspected drugs at a house in the neighbourhood. Gwala says they went to the mentioned address and, after a search, seized 20 sachets of cocaine, 7 plastic bags and 6 rolls of dagga. She says the suspect will appear later in the Mitchells Plain Magistrate’s Court. Gwala also added that the third incident is unrelated to the other two mentioned above.