Members from the Anti Gang Tracking Team arrested a 48 year gang member in Kwanoxolo, Bethelsdorp on the afternoon of 23 September 2019.
It is alleged that at about 12:45, the Tracking Team were busy tracing wanted suspects when they noticed a known gang member in Mpuko Street. As they drove towards him, they noticed a firearm on his waist.
The suspect started running and was chased by the members. As one of the member’s followed him into a yard, the suspect turned around and pointed the firearm at him. The member fired at him hitting him in his legs. He was apprehended and a 9mm firearm was confiscated.
The firearm was reported stolen in Uitenhage in April 2018.
He was arrested for illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition, pointing of a firearm and possession of drugs. About 7 mandrax tablets was also found in his possession.
He is expected to appear in court soon.
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