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IOL News
21-07-2025
- IOL News
Tip-off leads to swift arrest in Westbury murder case
AGU officers arrested a 28-year-old man in George Flat, Westbury, on Sunday after receiving a community tip-off. The suspect, linked to one murder and two attempted murders, was apprehended under Section 22 of the Criminal Procedure Act. A 28-year-old man wanted for a string of violent crimes - including one murder and two attempted murders - was arrested by the Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) in Westbury on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Acting on a crucial community tip-off, AGU officers tracked the suspect to George Flat in the Sophiatown precinct. When officers arrived, the man tried to lock himself inside the flat to avoid capture. But the AGU, acting under Section 22 of the Criminal Procedure Act - which allows police to enter without a warrant in urgent situations - forced entry and arrested him without incident. The suspect is currently in police custody and is expected to appear in court soon. Brigadier Maphoto, commander of the AGU, praised the teamwork and responsiveness of his officers and thanked the community member whose information helped lead to the breakthrough. The police have urged the public to continue reporting suspicious or criminal activity anonymously via Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or by using the MySAPS app.
The Citizen
16-07-2025
- The Citizen
Three arrested as Anti-Gang Unit cracks down on drugs and shootings in Joburg
Three arrested as Anti-Gang Unit cracks down on drugs and shootings in Joburg The Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) arrested three people in separate operations in Westbury and Eldorado Park on July 13. They also arrested two other people for possession of suspected drugs, including CAT, crystal meth and Mandrax. The 32-year-old was arrested on Kackilijan Street, while the 22-year-old was arrested on Baloberg Street in Eldorado Park Ext 2. ALSO READ: Over 500 arrested in Johannesburg crime crackdown The AGU seized 67 ziplock bags containing what is suspected to be CAT from the 32-year-old, and 33 ziplock bags containing suspected crystal meth and 16 halved tablets suspected to be Mandrax from the 22-year-old. In a separate operation, the AGU arrested a 23-year-old linked to two recent attempted murder cases in Sophiatown after a positive eyewitness identification. AGU commander Brigadier Maphoto emphasised the team's commitment to recovering the weapon used in the attempted murders, with ongoing operations aimed at this objective. The suspects were detained at local police stations and will soon appear in the respective courts. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
