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Drugs and firearm, two alleged gang members arrested, PE

South African Police Service

Two suspects were arrested after PE Flying Squad members acted on information received about the suspects allegedly selling drugs in Central.

It is alleged that on Saturday, 4 August 2018 at about 02:30, members acted on the information and noticed two males sitting in a white VW Citi Golf in Parliament street, Central. One person was found in possession of 12 rolls of dagga while the other was found in possession of a 9mm Lorcin firearm and ammunition .

The 28 year old suspect was detained on a charge of possession of drugs while the 25 year old was detained on a charge of prohibited possession of a firearm and illegal possession of ammunition.

They will appear in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate’s Court on Monday 6 August 2018. It is alleged that both suspects are gang members.

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