Two suspects arrested in separate incidents in Manenberg and Heideveld, for being in possession of four illegal firearms

Metro police officers arrested two suspects in separate incidents in Manenberg and Heideveld, on Tuesday morning, for being in possession of four illegal firearms.

Spokesperson, Ruth Solomons said in the first incident, a 31-year-old suspect was taken into custody after officers on patrol in Manenberg noticed a male behaving in a ‘’suspicious manner’’, and sought permission to conduct a search.

‘’They found him in possession of a .38 special revolver with the serial number filed off, and five rounds of ammunition.’’

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Two hours later, officers received a tip off about illegal firearms being kept at a house in Heideveld.

‘’As they arrived at the address, a man standing at the gate ran into the house, with officers in pursuit. They found him hiding in a bedroom, and requested permission to search the premises. Officers found two imitation firearms in the toilet ceiling, and a loaded zip gun in a cupboard,’’ added Ruth Solomons, Metro Police Superintendent.

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A 23-year-old suspect was arrested for the possession of an imitation firearm, ammunition and prohibited firearm (zip gun).

 

Done By: Mitchum George