The determination and commitment of police officers in the Western Cape to rid the streets of unlicensed firearms proved to be successful when they responded to complaints and searched the area close to the suspects, confiscating two firearms with ammunition in two isolated interventions.
Simons Town police responded to a complaint of domestic violence on Monday 03 April 2023 and drove to Harbour Heights Drive. Upon the arrival at the premises they confiscated a .38 Special revolver with ammunition hidden behind a wooden frame. They arrested and detained a 63-year-old man on a charge of possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
Meanwhile, Stellenbosch police responded to a complaint of a business robbery in Merriman Street on Tuesday 04 April 2023 at around 12:45. Upon arrival at the scene they found a male who sustained injuries as a result of a shooting incident in the vicinity. They inspected the area and found a 9mm Norinco pistol hidden close to the injured person. The suspect was arrested and detained on a charge of possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
Once charged the suspects are expected to make their respective court appearances in the Simonstown and Stellenbosch Magistrate courts on the mentioned charges.
Police arrest two suspects on charges of possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition https://t.co/jQxHKiNwsB#ArriveAlive #Firearms #Ammunition @SAPoliceService pic.twitter.com/kBwXhzAszB
– Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) April 5, 2023
