Information was received from Crime Intelligence regarding a number of firearms that were purchased and stored at a suspect’s premises in an estate in the Hillcrest area.
Crime Intelligence, together with the Metro Police Drug Team and other role players, conducted observations on the location, property, and targets.
Due to the nature of the threat and time constraints, a search warrant was obtained for the location to ensure entry into the estate without resistance. The search warrant was granted by the magistrates’ court, allowing for entry without alarming the suspects.
Upon entering the property, the team encountered an adult female resident, who was the only person present. After producing the search warrant and asking her to declare any illegal items, she stated there were none.
During the search, two handguns were found, along with various calibers of live ammunition. Upon further questioning, the female resident led the team to a garage where a safe was opened, revealing a double-barrel shotgun.
The suspect could not produce any firearm license for the possession of these firearms. The suspect was immediately placed under arrest and transported to the local SAPS.
Exhibits Recovered:
– 1x Double Barrel Shotgun with no serial number
– 1x .32 Revolver
– 1x .22 Pistol
– 69x 9mm Short Live Rounds
– 16x 9mm Live Rounds
– 45x .38 Special Live Rounds
– 4x .22 Live Rounds
– 6x SP12 Shotgun Live Rounds
– 1x .38 Special Snake Shot Round
– 2x .38 Special Spent Cartridges
– 1x Air Rifle
– 1x Black Holster
– 1x Clear Plastic Storage Container
This operation to apprehend the suspect was successfully carried out with no casualties.
Thank you to all role players for assisting in the fight against crime.
Crime Intelligence operation conducted regarding a number of firearms that were purchased and stored at a suspect’s premises in an estate in the Hillcrest area https://t.co/hSSWHIUhDE#ArriveAlive #GunsOffTheStreets @DBNMetroPolice pic.twitter.com/qtYJb7qXdt
– Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) August 17, 2024