Home South Africa News Western Cape Police Seize Illegal Firearm and Arrest Murder Suspect

Police Seize Illegal Firearm and Arrest Murder Suspect

Police Seize Illegal Firearm and Arrest Murder Suspect
Western Cape News; Police Seize Illegal Firearm and Arrest Murder Suspect. Image source; SAPS.

 In a targeted operation aimed at removing illegal firearms from criminals involved in violent crime, police officials achieved a significant arrest on Tuesday, 02 December 2025.

Members of the Anti-Gang Unit conducted a search of a premises on Wendy Street in Manenberg. During the operation, they discovered a CZ 75 pistol loaded with 20 rounds of ammunition inside the house.

Authorities arrested a 29-year-old suspect at the scene on charges of illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. Subsequent investigation revealed that the suspect is also wanted in connection with a murder case that occurred in Manenberg in November 2025.

The suspect remains in custody and is expected to appear in the Athlone Magistrate’s Court once formally charged.

 

 

Source