Minister Marais welcomes arrests in connection with attack on LEAP officers in Valhalla Park

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais has welcomed the arrest of 11 suspects linked to the recent attack on Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers in Valhalla Park. “Nothing justifies violence against officers who are there to protect our communities,” said the Minister.

Following the incident over the past weekend, a joint tracing operation involving various law enforcement agencies was launched. Twenty-one suspects were taken into custody, of which 11 have been linked to the attack. They face charges of malicious damage to property, pointing of a firearm, public violence, and possession of stolen property. They made their first appearance in the Bishop Lavis Magistrates Court on Monday, 15 September 2025.

Numerous items, including bank cards, Samsung EPIC tablets, a body-worn camera, personal cell phones, a hand radio, car keys, and a reflective vest, were also seized during the operation.

Minister Marais added, “The theft of critical crime-fighting resources, especially given the severe under-resourcing of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Western Cape, is unacceptable.”

“I commend the City of Cape Town and SAPS for their swift action. This is a strong reminder of what can be achieved when law enforcement entities work together”, Minister Marais concluded.

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