On July 31, 2024, seven inmates, including Heeraman Kavendra ('Youthman'), Jagroep Widjai, Jethu Navin, Koelie Pires Edu, Majoko Orvado, Rigters Guido, and Taloon Alvari, escaped from the Geyersvlijt police station's detention center. The inmates were being held for various offenses including murder, severe assault, and attempted severe assault. According to the police, Heeraman was being held for murder and severe assault, Jagroep for robbery, Jethu for arson, Koelie for robbery, Majoko for breaking and entering, Rigters for fraud and property damage, and Taloon for robbery. The police have launched a manhunt to recapture the escaped inmates. They are appealing to all police officers on duty and from police stations to assist in the quest to recapture the fugitives. The public is also urged to report any sightings of the escaped inmates to the command center's hotline numbers 179, 115, and 110. As the escaped inmates are considered dangerous, it is advised not to attempt to apprehend them personally.