Two suspects were apprehended following a high-speed car chase through Hanover Park earlier this week. The pair were arrested for possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition.
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Police spokesperson FC van Wyk said that a black 9mm Glock pistol lacking a serial number and ammunition was confiscated by the police.
Van Wyk added, ‘Philippi Crime Prevention Unit were busy with crime prevention operations at Surburg Walk, Hanover Park, when they spotted a blue Volkswagen Golf which was stationary in the middle of the road.’
‘They stopped next to the vehicle but before they could exit their vehicle, the driver of the blue Volkswagen Golf sped off. A high-speed chase ensued through a few streets in Hanover Park until the members managed to stop the vehicle in Summit Road Hanover Park.’
‘Upon searching the vehicle, the police found and seized a black 9mm Glock pistol without a serial number, with ammunition. Two suspects aged 21 and 50 were arrested for the possession of a prohibited firearm and ammunition as they could not produce any documentation or license to be in possession of such firearm and ammunition.’
According to Van Wyk, the suspects are scheduled to make an appearance at the Athlone Magistrates’ Court.
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