An armed suspect was arrested on fashionable Cape Town vacationer vacation spot Lion’s Head within the early hours of Thursday after being pursued by a canine throughout a sting operation.
South African National Parks (SANParks) mentioned the bust was the results of a co-ordinated operation involving its particular operations rangers (SEAM) and canine unit, town’s tourism unit, a drone contractor and native safety firm CBCSI.
“The suspect, merely five metres from one of the SEAM operators with the canine, was spotted on the jeep track,” mentioned SANParks.
“The quick response after the release of the SEAM canine, Leah, was pivotal in pursuing the suspect, eventually apprehending him. Once the suspect was detained, a knife was found in the suspect’s possession, as well as a realistic looking imitation firearm.”
SANParks mentioned the success showcased the precious position of the “intel interpretation team” of Table Mountain National Park’s (TMNP) operations room, which performed a important position in growing the joint operation.
