The SAPS in the Western Cape managed to make multiple arrests on charges of illegal possession of a firearm as various police operations continue.
Members of Tulbagh police arrested four men for the possession of an unlicensed firearm and the possession of a stolen motor vehicle in Station Road Tulbagh.
On Friday, law enforcement received information about a suspicious vehicle and followed up on it.
The vehicle was spotted and pulled over and searched by the members. A 9mm Norinco pistol was found inside the vehicle.
Further investigations revealed that the vehicle they were driving was reported stolen in the Nyanga area.
The suspects are due to make a court appearance in the Tulbagh Magistrates court.
In an unrelated incident, members of Manenberg police arrested a 30 year old male for the possession of an unlicensed firearm in Pluto Road, Manenberg on Saturday morning.
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“The members were busy with stop and search operations in the area due to the ongoing gang violence in the area when they searched the suspect and found a 9mm pistol with ammunition in his possession,” said police spokesperson, Sergeant Wesley Twigg.
“The suspect will make a court appearance in the Athlone Magistrates court on Monday.”
Meanwhile, detectives arrested 460 wanted suspects who were sought for serious offences such as murder, attempted murder, robbery, assault, burglary and domestic violence. “Operation Vutha Hawe is an ongoing initiative where inroads are being made to apprehend and charge wanted suspect,” Twigg explained.
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“In addition, Operation Restore, and other SAPS related initiatives led to the seizure of 84 firearms and 657 rounds of ammunition between 1 October and 13 October.”
“These operations will continue to ensure that those on the wrong side of the law are brought to book and to ensure that the South African Police Service in the Western Cape create a safe and secure environment for all inhabitants in the province.”
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