Cape Town Metro Police's Operation Choke swung into action at the weekend, raiding homes on Friday night, arresting 27 people, issuing more than 250 fines, and seizing tik, Mandrax, dagga and heroin. (from IOL)
The goal is to stem the flow of drugs around the Peninsula by repeatedly raiding drug dens.
Drugs are considered the fuel that feeds the violence among gangs on the Cape Flats.
A Weekend Argus team accompanied Metro Police who raided five homes, four flats in Athlone and a house in Hanover Park.
Metro Police chief Robert Young has vowed to continue with Operation Choke, saying only ongoing raids can stem the flow of drugs.
"It's also about keeping drugs out of the areas where they're sold. We're focusing on roadblocks too. You see, he who controls the roads controls the drugs."
The raid ended about midnight. Asked if every night was as eventful, a sergeant said: "This? This is f*** all. We've had it easy."
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