Five suspects will appear in court for the possession of prohibited firearms and dealing in drugs

Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape
 

WESTERN CAPE – Five suspects between the ages of 18 and 44 are expected to appear in court on Monday 29 July 2024 following their arrest in isolated incidents.

Stellenbosch police members were executing a search warrant at a residence in Kayamandi on Thursday 25 July 2024. Upon entering the informal structure, they found four males inside. The members searched the males and the inner perimeter of the structure and recovered a consignment of drugs, cash and a pistol. They detained the four males between the ages of 18 and 44 for the possession of a prohibited firearm and ammunition and dealing in drugs 

In an unrelated intervention, Mfuleni police were busy with patrols on Friday 26 July 2024 when they saw three unknown males roaming in the vicinity of Minister Street. The suspects fled in different directions when they saw the patrol vehicle, which necessitated the police members to follow them on foot. They apprehended one suspect, searched him, found 9mm pistol in his possession, and arrested the man for possession of a prohibited firearm and ammunition. 

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