Police members attached to Operation Shanela arrested a 39-year-old male when he was found in possession of a AK47 assault rifle with ammunition on Sunday night, 15 June 2025.
The members were conducting stop and search operations in Tyhali Street, Brown’s Farm, Nyanga, when they stopped and searched a vehicle. During the search the members found the AK47 rifle with 13 rounds of ammunition. The driver of the vehicle was arrested for the illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition.
He will appear in the Athlone Magistrates’ court on Tuesday, 17 June 2025 on the mentioned charges.
The South African Police Service in the Western Cape stays committed in creating a safe and secure environment for all inhabitants and visitors in the province. We appeal to anyone with any information regarding firearms which are illegally in the hands of criminals to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the mobile application MySAPS App anonymously.