| Anti-Gang Unit continues to recover firearms in the Western Cape | |
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| Date Published | |
| 2025/11/01 | |
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Media Statement WESTERN CAPE - Members attached to Anti-Gang Unit continue to intensify efforts to curb the circulation of illegal firearms. On 30 October 2025 at 21:50 the members were deployed in Manenberg area for the ongoing gang shootings, whilst conducting patrols they received information of a firearm at a residence in Viva Street, Manenberg. The members proceeded to this address and upon arrival they found a 35-year-old male at the premises. The male took the members inside the yard and pointed out where he kept a .38 Special revolver and four rounds of ammunition hidden. The suspect was arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm and illegal possession of ammunition. In an unrelated matter on the same day, 30 October 2025 at 22:55, the members received and acted on intelligence of firearms at a premises at Ray Alexander Close, Tambo Village, Manenberg. Upon their arrival they found a 44-year-old male who pointed out to the members where he kept his firearms, a Taurus 9mm and a Bulstorm 9mm and a 9mm extended magazine. He was arrested for possession of unlicensed firearms and taken to Manenberg SAPS for further investigation and processing. On Friday, 31 October 2025 at 19:00, members of Anti-Gang Unit were deployed in Manenberg area for the ongoing gang shootings including the tracing of wanted suspects in Manenberg. They followed up information of where a wanted suspect was hiding at a premises in Elbe Street, Manenberg. They operationalised the information received and upon their arrival at the premises they found and arrested the 21-year-old suspect who is a member of a local gang. Upon searching him, he was found to be in possession of a black 9mm short Barretta and 21 9mm rounds of ammunition. At 20:15 the members received information of the whereabouts of another wanted suspect in Manenberg. They followed up the information received and apprehended the suspect at a residence in Cyclone Street, Manenberg. Upon questioning the suspect, he informed the members that he gave the firearm to a female at a residence in Elsieskraal Street, Manenberg for safekeeping. The members actioned the information received and at the mentioned address, the 38-year-old female pointed out to where she was hiding the firearm. She was arrested for the illegal possession of a prohibited firearm, a 9mm Barreta Z88, a 9mm extended magazine and 70 9mm rounds of ammunition. Both suspects are affiliated to a local gang and were taken to Manenberg SAPS for further investigation and processing. The suspects are due to make their respective court appearances in the Wynberg Magistrates on Monday, 03 November 2025 for their respective charges. Western Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen (Adv.) Thembisile Patekile has reaffirmed his commitment to safeguarding communities through the continued removal of illegal firearms from circulation. He further commended the members involved, stating: “Every firearm removed from the hands of criminals means a life potentially saved. These operations demonstrate our dedication to reducing violent crime and ensuring that communities feel safe and protected.” Ends
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