CAPE TOWN – Police are determined to disarm and arrest suspects in possession of unlicensed firearms.

Elsies River police members responded to a complaint of a shooting incident in Epping Forest on Sunday, 27 March 2022, at around 10:30. Upon arrival in Chickwell Street, they spotted the suspect who matched the description and gave chase. The suspect fled into a premises with police in pursuit. The 19-year-old suspect was apprehended and the police members confiscated a 9mm pistol hidden behind a couch. The suspect was arrested and detained on a charge of possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.

Members of Maitland Flying Squad conducted a stop and search operation in Kraaifontein on Sunday, 27 March 2022. The members followed up on information and arrested a 30-year-old man in possession of prohibited firearm and ammunition.

Once charged, the suspects are expected to make their respective court appearances in Goodwood and Blue Downs on the mentioned charges.

Source: South African Police Service