A SANDF camouflage uniform was confiscated during a raid in Ravensmead. Police also recovered drugs and cash.
The camouflage uniform was among the items confiscated during a raid
Police Captain Frederick C van Wyk says members attached to Operation Lockdown III had received intelligence of a premises in Pinedene Street, Ravensmead. It was alleged that gangs were involved in selling drugs from these premises. Information was also given to them that firearms might also be kept hidden at this location.
SANDF-Uniform and drugs seized
Captain van Wyk says the members followed up on the information received on Saturday, 2026-02-07 at 22:03. He says officers approached the mentioned premises and searched it and the occupant. They found one SANDF camouflage uniform, one big bag containing dagga, 118 dagga cigarettes and R2779.00 cash, believed to be the proceeds of crime.
Members arrested a 37-year-old man. He was taken to the Ravensmead police station. The suspect will face charges for being in possession and dealing in dagga, as well as possession of state property (SANDF uniform). Van Wyk says he will appear in the Bellville Magistrates court on Monday, 9 February 2026, on the mentioned charges.
