Two suspects arrested for possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition in Grassy Park

WESTERN CAPE – In order to prevent and combat crime that may threaten the safety and security of community members, police from Grassy Park acted quickly this morning, 28 June 2020 at about 01:00, and arrested two suspects aged 17 and 21 for being in possession of a firearm without a license.

The members saw the suspicious looking suspects while doing patrols in Duiker Road, Lotus River, Grassy Park. One suspect was carrying a firearm in his hand and when he saw the members he pointed the firearm at them and then threw the firearm down and fled. Both suspects were arrested on the scene on charges of possession of firearm and ammunition and pointing of a firearm.

Both suspects are due to appear in the Wynberg Magistrates Court on Tuesday on the mentioned charges.

Illegal firearms are the cause of terror and heartache among our communities in areas where violent crime is rife.