A 23-year-old man from Elsies River in Cape Town is expected to appear in the Goodwood Magistrates’ Court after he was arrested for the possession of an unlicensed firearm.
According to police spokesperson, Sergeant Wesley Twigg, members of Elsies River Crime Prevention Unit were patrolling in Forest Drive, The Range, and Elsies River, on Wednesday, 30 March when they heard the sound of gunshots nearby.
Twigg said when members went to investigate they saw a male with a shotgun in his hand, however, when the suspect saw the police approaching he tried to evade arrest but was apprehended shortly,” Twigg said.
Meanwhile, Philippi East Detectives searched premises at a warehouse in Protea Road, where they found three 9mm pistols and one .45mm pistol as well as several rounds of ammunition.
According to police reports, the discovery was made after the members received information about the firearms while busy with tracing operations in the area. No one was arrested and an inquiry into the matter was opened for investigation.
Meanwhile, anyone with any information on who these firearms belong to can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
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