Stolen goods recovered in search
Berea police recovered two laptops, three tool boxes and an IT text book during a stop and search operation on Mansfield Road on Saturday afternoon.
According to Captain TD Gumede, communications officer at Berea SAPS, two men were arrested for possession of suspected stolen property when they could not explain the possession of the items. “The tool box with computer spares, a text book, laptop charger and hard drive, locker and keys, a DUT key ring and four student cards were also recovered,” he added.
The items are believed to belong to student. Capt Gumede said students that might have been recent victims of crime can contact him with case numbers to make enquiries about the recovered items.
Youngsters apprehended for drug possession
A group of five youngsters were apprehended on Saturday afternoon by Berea SCF Sector One community members after they were found in possession of a variety of drugs.
Des Moodley, chairman of Berea SCF Sector One explained that community members were doing a foot patrol on Saturday which was the norm after the flea market closed, when they noticed two suspicious young men. “We apprehended the men at the corner of Essenwood and Musgrave, after we found needles on him and contacted Berea police who arrested them. Later we went to the round table at Berea Park which is a popular spot for drug users and dealers and found three minors. They had various drugs on them, including magic mushrooms, dagga and Rohypnol. The teenagers allegedly went to South Beach where they purchased the drugs and came to our community park to smoke them,” he said.
Captain TD Gumede, communications officer at Berea SAPS, thanked the community for their vigilance and confirmed Berea police will continue operations on an ongoing basis until “areas are drug free.” “Drugs are a problem that must be fought with police and community in partnership. I am confident that one day we are going to win this war,” he added.
Sector One meeting
SCF Sector One invite the public to a meeting next Thursday, 26 November at 6pm at Durban High School (DHS) where crime prevention strategies and tips would be discussed ahead of the festive season.
