The swift Back to Basic approach of police in Nyanga resulted in five suspects being arrested for the illegal possession of firearms.
On the night of 19 August 2017, members were on patrol when they spotted a suspicious vehicle in Samora Machel which prompted a stop and search. The four suspects were found in possession of an unlicensed firearm and arrested
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On the morning of 20 August 2017, police spotted a suspect walking in Samora Machel, and his behavior convinced them to investigate further. He too was found in possession of an unlicensed firearm.
The five suspects aged between 19 and 37 are expected to appear in Athlone Magistrate Court on 21 August 2017.
In Mitchells Plain police were just as alert when they conducted their patrols in Rocklands on the morning of 20 August 2017. A 22 year old suspect was arrested in possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
In Westridge a 26 year old suspect was arrested, also for being in possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
These two suspects are due to make a court appearance in Mitchells Plain on 21 August 2017.
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