CAPE TOWN – In a concerted effort to deal with firearms and drugs that generate serious violent crimes, members of the Anti-Gang Unit conducted a tracing operation on Tuesday evening in the Belhar policing precinct after gang shootings were reported.

Information received led the members to a premises in Galileo Street. Inside two structures on the premises, the members recovered five firearms and ammunition.

Two male suspects aged 23 and 34 were arrested for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.

Nine parcels of dagga were also found abandoned on the premises. A further two suspects were arrested in relation to a gang related shooting that occurred the previous week. All arrested suspects are expected to appear in court soon.

The efforts of the Unit are applauded as they continue to rid local communities of illegal firearms that drive incidents of murder and attempted murder.

Source: South African Police Service