Men shooting in the air leaves WC MEC outraged
The Western Cape’s Police Oversight & Community Safety MEC, Reagen Allen, has expressed outrage over a viral video showing civilians shooting in the air, at a funeral of an alleged gangster. The incident is, what is understood, to have taken place on Sunday morning at Joe Slovo informal settlement in Milnerton.
Police confirmed that it identified two persons of interest
‘’Be advised that this office became aware of the cellphone
footages that has been doing the rounds on social media… No cases, injuries or
damages were reported Two persons of interest were identified, the matter is
receiving attention,’’ said Western Cape police.
SCREENSHOTAllen however believes everyone in the video, should be
taken in for questioning.
‘’It is incomprehensible that a caliber of weapons would be
in their hands or they would be so brazen to shoot in this manner. This is
utter nonsense and this matter has to be attended to.’’
‘’I have been informed that police identified persons of
interest, but I wish to point out to SAPS that every single person in that
video has to, at a bare minimum, be brought in for questioning, whilst those
with weapons should immediately be arrested and should be determined if they
are licensed, and if those handling those weapons are the license holders. This
is not a lawless province or city, and it will not have individuals or groups
operate outside the confines of the law.’’
The MEC reminded residents that up to R5 000 reward is
offered for anyone who reports an illegal firearm.
Done by: Mitchum George
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