Police detain three suspects for the possession of an unlicensed firearm
Date Published:
2025/02/27
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Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape

 

WESTERN CAPE - On Wednesday, 26 February 2025, a complainant went to report a robbery case at the Khayelitsha community service centre and gave a description of the suspect. SAPS members immediately responded to the complaint and saw an unknown man fitting the description running towards a vehicle that was static in Sulani Drive, Site B. The members searched the vehicle and its occupants and found a 9mm pistol with ammunition under the front seat of the vehicle. Three adults males were arrested for the possession of a unlicensed firearm and ammunition.

They will appear in the Khayelitsha Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 28 February 2025.

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