Members of Manenberg police deployed in their policing precinct to combat gang related shootings, arrested two men for the possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition in two separate incidents on Monday, 29 May 2023.
The members were busy with stop and search operations in Thames Walk, Manenberg when they heard gunshot going off in the nearby vicinity. While responding and following the sound of the gunshots, the members stopped a suspicious man riding a bicycle whom they searched. He was found in possession of a 9mm pistol with ammunition. The 34 year old suspect was arrested and detained.
Furthermore, police members together with neighbourhood watch members, were busy with patrols in Surrey Estate when they stopped and searched a suspicious looking man who tried to get away from them. The 29 year man was searched and found in possession of a 9mm pistol with ammunition.
Both suspects are due to make their respective court appearances in the Athlone Magistrates’ court, once charged.