Police arrested two suspects for illegal firearms, ammunition and drugs on separate incidents

Western Cape Police officers detained two suspects on Wednesday onn two separate incidents.

Lwandle police were patrolling when they acted on the sound of gunshots, which led them to an address in Matshaya Street in Strand. Officers went to the scene and they found a man standing in front of a tavern and ensued with a search.

“They confiscated a pistol with ammunition after the man could not produce a valid license to be in possession of the firearm. They detained the adult man for the unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition,” said Warrant officer Joseph Swartbooi, Western Cape spokesperson.

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In an unrelated matter, Philippi East Crime Prevention unit responded to intelligence of a possible storage facility for ammunition within their area.

Officers followed intelligence and proceeded to an address in Lower Cross Roads. Upon entering the house, they found a man attempting to hide an automatic rifle.

“Police officers disarmed the man and continued to search the premises upon which they found and confiscated 65 mandrax tablets, one sachet filled with methamphetamine, 1229 different calibre ammunition as well as a hijacked motor vehicle. They detained the 35 year old man on charges of possession of a prohibited firearm and ammunition, possession of drugs and the possession of a hijacked motor vehicle,” added, Swartbooi

Once charged, the suspects will be making their respective court appearances in the Strand and Athlone Magistrates’ courts on the mentioned cases. 

 

Done by: Sihle Jezile