WESTERN CAPE: The continued determination of police members to create a safer environment for the community resulted in the arrest of three suspects in possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition in Vrygrond, Muizenberg on Monday 03 October 2022
Police members of the Anti Gang Unit deployed in Muizenberg policing precinct as a result of sporadic incidents of violence between taxi operators and gang members, were busy with patrols on Monday 03 October 2022 when they saw a suspicious male who fled in the direction of the taxi rank when he became aware of the patrol vehicles entering the area. The members gave chase on foot. The suspect fired gunshots at the police officers who returned fire, injuring the 33 year old man. He was arrested and detained when found in possession of a prohibited firearm and ammunition.
Whilst combing the area for clues, the police members saw a suspicious vehicle parked close to the taxi rank and searched the occupants. Two males both aged 35 were arrested and detained when they confiscated a 9mm pistol with ammunition. None of the males could produce a valid licence to be in possession of the mentioned firearm.
The police members continued to search a temporary office on the taxi rank and confiscated ammunition found abandoned. A total of 17 taxi drivers was searched where the police members then confiscated four licensed firearms which will be sent for ballistic testing .
Once charged, the suspects are expected to make their respective court appearances in the Wynberg Magistrates’ Court.