Mitchells Plain murder suspects busted in Worcester
Three suspects arrested in Worcester.
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Mitchells Plain SAPS detectives and Provincial Organised Crime detectives have successfully traced and arrested three suspects wanted for murder and the possession of unlicensed firearms.
Police spokesperson, Wesley Twigg, said the wanted suspects, aged 25, 26 and 29, were found at addresses in Worcester, where they were arrested for murder and the possession of unlicensed firearms, which was committed in the Mitchells Plain area in March 2019, August 2020 and August 2023.
They will also be charged for offences under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA).
"Other suspects who are already in prison will join the wanted suspects in court. Tracing operations will continue until those responsible for serious crime are brought to book.
"The suspects are due to appear in the Cape Town Magistrate's Court, on April 7," said Twigg.
Their arrests come less than two months after SAPS's Serious and Violent Crime Detectives pleaded for assistance in finding 28-year-old Lonwabo Steven Dyasi, who is wanted for murder.
Lonwabo Steven Dyasi
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Dyasi is a suspect in the murders of nine people and the attempted murder of another on January 17 at a shebeen in the Marikana informal settlement, in Philippi East.
A warrant for his arrest has been issued by the court.
A 19-year-old suspect was arrested and appeared in the Athlone Magistrate's Court on murder charges already.
Anyone with any information who can assist with the investigation or who knows the whereabouts of Dyasi is asked to contact the investigating officer Detective Constable Sibusiso Manqindi on 072 980 2764 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
Information may be shared anonymously.