Police members deployed to combat gang violence in the gang ridden areas confiscated three firearms and ammunition in two isolated operations.
On Wednesday 31 August 2022, Police members of Anti-Gang Unit pursued information of storage of firearms and ammunition at two premises in Manenberg.
Upon entering Redriver Walk, the convoy approached the two addresses simultaneously and proceeded to search both premises. Two males aged 34 and 36 were arrested and detained when they were found in possession of a rifle and a 12 bore shotgun with ammunition.
Police members of Operation Lockdown deployed in Khayelitsha on Friday 2 September 2022, followed up on information. Upon arrival at an address in R Block, Site B, Khayelitsha, they searched the premises and confiscated a CZ 9mm pistol with ammunition.
Three males aged between 20 and 36 were arrested and detained on a charge of possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
Once charged, the suspects are expected to make their respective court appearances in the Athlone and Khayelitsha Magistrate court’s on charges of possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition.
