On Thursday afternoon, 30 December 2021, members of Maitland Flying Squad followed up information in Brackenfell about a vehicle that was stolen in Milnerton area.
It was evident that this vehicle with suspects were involved in numerous courier robberies in the Peninsula.
Members spotted the vehicle parked in a business area. The vehicle was searched and a .38 Special revolver was found under the back seat. Two suspects aged 32 and 37 were arrested and detained at Brackenfell SAPS on cases of possession of prohibition firearm, possession of ammunition, possession of stolen vehicle and robbery.
Both suspects are expected to make a court appearance in the Kuilsrivier Magistrates Court on the mentioned charges.
In an unrelated matter, Belhar Crime Prevention Unit arrested a 21-year-old suspect for the possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition in Sonata Street Belhar on 30 December 2021.
The members were busy with patrols when they saw a male standing at a premises and when he saw police approaching, he ran inside the yard. A chase ensued and the suspect was apprehended with a 9mm pistol and ammunition in his possession.
Furthermore the same members arrested two suspects ages 21 and 47 for the possession of 1799 crayfish tails in Paardeberg Street, Belhar.
The member received information of persons counting crayfish tails at a premises. They followed up the information and asked the occupants of the house if they have a permit to possess crayfish. As the suspects could not produce a valid permit, both suspects were arrested and detained at Belhar SAPS.
The crayfish tails were handed over to the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF).
Once charged the suspects will appear in the Bellville Magistrates Court on charges under the Living Marine Resources Act.
