Carrying out the SAPS mission to cooperate with interested parties in the community to address the root causes of crime, members in Worcester followed up on information regarding illegal firearms in Avian Park. Taking the needs of the community into account, the members conducted an operation that led to the arrest of two male suspects aged 17 and 20 as well as a 47-year-old female suspects in possession of two revolvers during the early hours of 2017-11-06. The suspects are expected to make a court appearance at the Worcester Magistrate’s Court on 2017-11-08 to face charges of possession of firearms without a licence.
Creating a safe and secure environment for all people in South Africa is at the core of the vision and mission of the South African Police Service thus, community members are kindly urged to communicate any information they have on any criminal activity taking place in their community with the nearest police station or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. All and any information received will treated with high confidentiality. #GunsOffTheStreets #SaferCommunities
