To prevent and combat crime that may threaten the safety and security of the community, members attached to Paarl East police station and the Boland K9 unit conducted a search operation in Chicago on the night of 7 January 2018.
During the operation, three suspects were spotted in Gemsbok Street and searched, which led to the discovery of an unlicensed .38 Special revolver, five rounds of ammunition, 14 small bags of tik and five mandrax tablets.
The suspects aged between 19 and 20 were arrested on charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm and the possession of drugs.
They are due to make a court appearance in Paarl, once they have been charged.
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