While on patrol in the Strand area, vigilant members attached to Strand SAPS arrested two suspicious looking men for the possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition.
On 19 June 2018, at 21:15 Strand police members were patrolling in Forbes Street, Strand when they saw two suspicious looking men walking in the street. When these men saw the police they started running. Police members gave chase, caught up with them and searched them.
One of the men had a 7.65 mm Walther pistol with a serial number, and five live 7.65 rounds. The 25 year old man was arrested. Further investigation revealed that the firearm had been reported stolen in Kleinmond in February 2018.
The other suspect had a 357 MAG Taurus revolver, with a serial number and six .38 Special live rounds. The 18 year old suspect was also arrested. Further investigation indicated that the firearm had been reported stolen in Grabouw in November 2017.
The two suspects are due to appear today, Thursday 21 June 2018, in the Strand Magistrates’ Court on charges of possession of unlicensed firearms and possession of ammunition without a license.
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