SAPS members arrested two suspects in possession of unlicensed and prohibited firearms on Saturday, 02 July 2022 in isolated incidents.
Cloetesville police were busy with a tracing operation, when they visited an address in Pine Street. Upon entering the house, they spotted a male who appeared to be very nervous sitting on a table. The police members approached him and brought him under control, spotting a 9 mm pistol that was hidden behind his back on the table. The 19-year-old male was arrested and detained on a charge of possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
Meanwhile Delft police were busy with stop and search operations in Marco Street in Delft South when they searched a suspect and confiscated a revolver. The 42-year-old female was arrested and detained on a charge of possession of a prohibited firearm and ammunition.
Once charged the suspects are expected to make their respective court appearances in the Stellenbosch and Bellville Magistrates’ courts on the mentioned charges.
Source: South African Police Service