On 9 may 2018, an alert was received about the possibility of alleged taxi related violence between two factions that might occur in Brackenfell. Members of Tygerberg Cluster Task team and Brackenfell SAPS were put on alert and dispatched to Escom Road, Brackenfell at 16:00.
On the scene there were approximately 13 taxis and 15 other vehicles and approximately 60 people from two taxi organizations. The people were dispersed, but the situation would in all probability have turned violent if police have not acted swiftly.
One of the vehicles, a Ford Ranger, was searched by members of Flying Squad and one licensed firearm as well as one unlicensed firearm was seized.
Four suspects aged between 38 and 52 were arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm and detained. They are due to make a court appearance once they have been charged.
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