Vigilant police members arrest suspects for the illegal possession of firearms

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

WESTERN CAPE – The vigilance and determination by members of Kuilsrivier police led to the arrest of six suspects during crime prevention operations this morning, Tuesday, 30 July 2024.

The members were busy with stop and search operations in Annandale Street, Soneike when they stopped and searched a silver Suzuki Ertiga with six occupants inside the vehicle. Upon searching the vehicle the members found two 9mm pistols with ammunition inside the vehicle. The occupants could not give an account for the firearms in the vehicle and were subsequently arrested for the illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.

The suspects between the ages of 30 and 34 will appear in the Blue Downs Magistrates’ court on Thursday, 01 August 2024 on the mentioned charges.

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