The fight against the illegal possession of firearms and ammunition yielded success when members of #OperationLockdown3 arrested two suspects for the illegal possession of firearms, ammunition, and drugs.
On Tuesday, 26 May 2026, information was received of a suspect in possession of possible firearms at a premises in Hohenort Court, Conrad Way, Ottery. On Wednesday morning, 27 May 2026, at 00:40, members conducted a tactical operation at the above-mentioned address and searched the occupant and premises. A 9mm pistol with the serial number removed, a second magazine, as well as 17 rounds of ammunition were found in his possession. The firearm with the ammunition was confiscated and handed in as exhibits, and the suspect was detained at Grassy Park SAPS.
The 36-year-old suspect was arrested for possession of a prohibited firearm and illegal possession of ammunition.
Members also followed up on information received that the same premises had a flat used as a storage facility for firearms, ammunition, and the selling of drugs.
At around 01:00, after verification and confirmation of the address, the members briefed the operational team, and a tactical operation was conducted at the identified address. Upon arrival, the team conducted a search, and during the search, the occupant moved from the bedroom into the toilet and threw something under the bathtub. Upon further investigation, a silver Smith & Wesson revolver was recovered. Members continued with their search, and six sachets of dagga were found in a small container.
A 44-year-old male was arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm without ammunition.
Both suspects are due to appear in the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 29 May 2026, for their respective charges.
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