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DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY STREET CRIMES UNIT

Independent Non-Profit Crime Prevention & Investigations Organization.
DEA-SCU is an independent nonprofit organization committed to crime prevention, community safety, investigative support, public awareness, and the lawful reporting of suspected criminal activity.
The organization works independently while cooperating, where appropriate and lawful, with SAPS and other competent law-enforcement authorities.

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The Drug Enforcement Agency Street Crimes Unit is an independent, non-governmental, non-profit organization.
It is not a division, branch or component of the South African Police Service, DPCI/Hawks, a municipal police service or any other organ of state.
DEA-SCU does not claim general police powers or statutory law-enforcement powers.
Its activities are limited to those permitted by applicable South African law.
The organization may cooperate with, provide information to, or support competent law-enforcement authorities where lawful and appropriate.
Nothing contained in the organization’s name, uniform, vehicle, badge, publication or communication shall be interpreted as representing that DEA-SCU is a government law-enforcement agency.

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  • Drug Trafficking

  • Organized Crime

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DEA Street Crimes Unit Strengthens Operations With Additional Vehicle

The Drug Enforcement Agency’s Street Crimes Unit (SCU) has added a second high-powered operational vehicle to its fleet within the past four months, strengthening its ability to respond to crime-related incidents and community complaints.

Speaking during a brief engagement at the unit’s offices yesterday, SCU founder and operational commander Marius Cloete said the unit continues to experience rapid growth as demand for its services to assist the public and the community increases.

“The Street Crimes Unit is growing faster than anyone can imagine,” Cloete said. “This growth allows us to improve our operational readiness and support ongoing efforts to combat serious crime.”

According to Cloete, the additional vehicle will be used in crime-prevention operations, drug-related investigations, and intelligence-driven deployments, particularly where rapid response and visibility are required.

He further stated that the unit remains committed to addressing corruption and criminal conduct in both the government, public, and private sectors, noting that such activities directly undermine community safety and trust.

The Drug Enforcement Agency’s Street Crimes Unit operates as a crime-fighting organization focused on supporting broader law-enforcement objectives through information gathering, community engagement, and targeted operational support. The unit has emphasized the importance of cooperation with communities and relevant authorities, such as the South African Police, and other Law Enforcement Agencies in its approach to crime prevention.

Community members are encouraged to continue reporting criminal activity through appropriate channels to ensure coordinated and lawful responses, Cloete said.

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Nothing contained in the organization’s name, uniform, vehicles, badge, publication or communication shall be interpreted as representing that DEA-SCU is a government law-enforcement agency.

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Independent NPO/NGO/PBO | Non-Governmental | Community Safety | Investigative Support