On Thursday, 16 October 2025 at about 00:40, an intelligence led operation in conjunction with Anti-Gang Unit was conducted where a search and seizure warrant was executed at a premises in Dassen Street, Langebaan.
According to the information received, the owner of the premises had ties to a local gang in Kensington. On arrival, members spoke to an Algerian citizen, who explained that the owner was not at home, but currently on a farm in Hopefield. The home owner was contacted whom indicated that he is out of the country. The purpose of the search warrant was explained to the Algerian citizen, and he was requested to accompany SAPS as the premises was searched.
The members started their search in the garage and noticed four safes. On the one safe, a key was found and opened in the presence of the Algerian citizen. It contained various calibre ammunition.
Another safe, which appeared to be tampered with, was opened with a crowbar by the members. This safe contained five .22 rifles, two shotguns, two 7.65 pistol, one .38 special revolver and a .22 revolver
The other two safes were opened, but nothing illegal was found in them. All firearms and ammunition were taken to Langebaan SAPS where it was booked in.
The owner of the property has three firearms registered in his name of which one, the .38 special was seized. The other two firearms, a shotgun and rifle was not found on the premises.
The following firearms and ammunition were seized:
One double barrel shotgun, of which the owner is deceased.
One airgun rifle, two .22 rifles without serial numbers
One .22 rifle with telescope. Owner deceased.
One .22 rifle with telescope. Outdoor and All Pty Ltd, Meyerton, not reported as stolen.
One Mossberg shotgun of which the owner is deceased.
One .38 special revolver. Registered to the suspect.
One Mauser 7.65 pistol registered for Metropolitan Security Services, Johannesburg. Not reported stolen.
One Celcado revolver of which the owner is deceased.
One .22 pistol of which the owner is deceased.
Seven magazines and an assortment of rounds.
The Provincial Criminal Record Centre has dispatched a team to conduct further investigation on the seized items. Investigations continues.