Monday, March 24, 2025

Coastal Cleanup: Four arrested for gun and firearm possession

Four suspects were arrested in different incidents this weekend.

On one incident, members were busy with stop and searches in Vanguard Road when they searched a man who tried to evade the police members. The police found a 9mm pistol without a serial number and 11 rounds of ammunition in his possession.

He was arrested for the possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.


Picture: SAPS 



The police’s sergeant Wesly Twigg said in a separate incident, members arrested a duo aged 28 and 37 during a crime prevention operation in Lepelaar Street, Witteklip, Vredenburg on Saturday.

They were found in possession of an imitation firearm and ten packets containing crystal meth.

Picture: SAPS 


“Furthermore, the members searched another premises in Lepelaar Street, Witteklip, Vredenburg where they arrested a 34 year old female when they found 50 mandrax tablets and 22 packets containing crystal meth in the bedroom, concealed in an electricity box. The suspect faces a charge for the possession of drugs.

Picture: SAPS


The suspects will make their respective court appearances in the Vredenburg Magistrates’ court once they have been charged” said Twigg.

 

Done By: Elona Sibunzi

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