WESTERN CAPE – Anti-Gang Unit members remain resolute in the fight against gangsterism in the Western Cape. On Tuesday, 11 November 2025 at around 16:40, members posted in the Steenburg policing area, due to ongoing gang violence received information of a firearm at an address in Lucern Road, Lakeview, Retreat. Upon arrival, they spoke to a 36-year-old male who complied and showed the members where he hid the .38 revolver and 10 rounds of ammunition. The suspect was arrested for illegal possession of a prohibited firearm, and illegal possession of ammunition. He will make his first court appearance in the Wynberg Magistrate’s court.
Meanwhile, at around 17:00, Anti-Gang Unit members posted in Muizenberg went to an address in Xak’abantu, Vrygrond following intelligence. They found a 23-year-old male and while searching the premises, 25x 9mm rounds were seized. The 23-year-old suspect was arrested for illegal possession of ammunition. Members proceeded to house in Drury Road, Vrygrond at 18:30. They found 07 mandrax tablets and apprehended a 21-year-old suspect for possession of drugs.
Both suspects will appear in the Wynberg Magistrate’s court.
In another incident, the members were patrolling in Cloetsville, Stellenbosch, information received led them to a house in Eike Street where they recovered one small rusted brown firearm with eight rounds of ammunition. A gang affiliated male suspect was arrested for illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. The suspect will make his court appearance in the Stellenbosch Magistrate’s court.
SAPS management in the Western Cape urges community members to partner with the police by reporting any criminal activity or suspicious behaviour anonymously on Crime Stop helpline 08600 10111, alternatively, download the MySAPS mobile app. Your co-operation is crucial in helping us build safer communities.
