WESTERN CAPE - Members of Operation Restore followed up information of a firearm at a premises in Kraaifontein on Saturday evening at about 21:00. The members searched the premises and found a 38 special revolver with ammunition hidden under a pillow in the bedroom. A 30-year-old suspect was arrested and detained on charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.

The suspect is due to make a court appearance in the Blue Downs Magistrates court on Monday.

Meanwhile Western Cape detectives arrested 472 wanted suspects during tracing operations this week. These wanted suspects were sought on a variety of charges ranging from murder, attempted murder, assault with intend to cause grievous bodily, assault, sexual offences, robberies, house robberies, burglaries and possession of drugs and firearms.

Western Cape police management thanked the members for their dedication and hard work in the fight against crime and keeping communities safe.

Source: South African Police Service