Police members detain two suspects on charges of possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition

Police members in the Western Cape continue to rid the community of undesired elements when they arrested two males on Sunday 11 August 2024 who were illegally found in possession of firearms and ammunition in isolated incidents.

Ravensmead police members were busy with patrols near Begonia Road in Uitsig, which is notorious for gang violence. The members saw a man standing inside a premises who fled when he saw the patrol vehicle. The members gave chase on foot and apprehended the 21-year-old man who was found in possession of a shotgun. He faces a charge of the unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.

Meanwhile Philippi East police members were busy with patrols when they noticed a vehicle driving at high speed. The members responded which resulted in a high speed chase. They forced the driver to stop the vehicle in Sheffield Road where they conducted a search on both occupants and confiscated a 9mm Norinco pistol with ammunition in possession of the 39-year-old man who was arrested.

The suspects are expected to make their respective court appearances in the Bellville and Athlone Magistrates’ Court once charged for the illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.