South Africa: 28 Arrested in Cape Town Gangland Swoop

A total of 28 people were arrested in a massive swoop by police and National Prosecuting Authority around Cape Town on Tuesday, including in the gang stronghold of Ravensmead.

Nine of those arrested, who are between the ages of 21 and 41, would be charged with contravening the Prevention of Organised Crime Act, police spokesperson Sergeant Noloyiso Rwexana said.

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