Anti-Gang Unit members deployed in Ocean View to perform crime prevention duties effected four arrests and confiscated a firearm, ammunition and drugs on Wednesday evening, 6 January 2021.
The Unit members followed vital information about drugs at a house in Scorpio Road where they seized substantial quantities of mandrax tablets and crystal meth. Two women aged 30 and a 29-year-old man were subsequently arrested for possession of drugs.
While still in the area, the team searched a house in Andromeda Way after observing suspicious movements of one person. The members discovered a .38 special revolver with ammunition concealed under the floor. The serial number of the firearm was filed off. A 40-year-old suspect was arrested for illegal possession of a prohibited firearm and ammunition.
All arrested suspects will appear in court on Friday 8 January 2021.
The efforts of the members are applauded as they ensure Ocean View remains safe after the area recently experienced gang related shooting incidents.
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