Eight 'most wanted' suspects arrested in Westbury

The police's Kay Makhubele says the arrests follow increased police visibility in the area.

"The police collaborated with other law enforcement agencies and intensified efforts to make sure the community's outcry against drug dealing and gangsterism are acted upon."

The community took to the streets following the death of 45-year-old Heather Peterson, who was killed in a gun battle between alleged warring gangs.

"Four of the arrested eight suspects will face charges relating to the murder of 31-year-old Bradley Saul, who was killed in July 2018. Saul was killed after allegedly being accused of killing the son of one of the arrested suspects.

"The other four were arrested for possession and dealing in drugs," says Makhubele.