WESTERN CAPE – An intelligence driven operation by members of Milnerton SAPS led to the arrest of six suspects aged between 22 and 34 for possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition and possession of prohibited firearms, on Monday, 10 November 2025.
At 21:30 the members received information that extortionist are at a tavern in Dumani Street, Du Noon drinking and also in possession of firearms. This information was immediately operationalised and they went to the mentioned address. On their arrival, they found the six suspects drinking and between them was a small green bag and eight cellular telephones on the table. The members then searched the bag and found four firearms with 25 x 9mm rounds. The six suspects were arrested and detained at Milnerton SAPS.
On further investigation it was discovered that one of the firearms a 9mm Baretta was reported stolen in Sea Point in March 2025. Two of the firearms were not reported stolen and not registered and the fourth firearm, a 9mm Star pistol had its serial number removed. These firearms and cellular telephones were handed in as exhibits and further processing.
The suspects are due to appear in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court once charged.
