Joint Operation at Westville Prison Leads to Seizure of Illegal Items

Posted on December 12, 2024
by Yashmika Dukaran


A successful joint operation led by the Durban Metro Police Service Trio Crime Unit, in collaboration with various specialized teams, took place at Westville Prison last night. The operation, targeting Medium B prisoners, resulted in the confiscation of a wide range of illegal and illicit items.

The seized items included:

  • Sim cards
  • Cellphones and chargers
  • Cash
  • Sharpened objects
  • Appliances
  • Drugs
  • Alcohol

All confiscated items were handed over to Correctional Services for further processing.

The operation received support from multiple units, and the Durban Metro Police extended their gratitude to the following teams for their contributions:

  • Durban Metro Police Drug Team
  • TSU
  • Trio Crimes Unit
  • Rapid Response
  • Bylaws Team
  • SAPS TRT, K9, and Westville Team
  • Correctional Services

This coordinated effort highlights the ongoing commitment to addressing criminal activities within correctional facilities.