A 15 year old boy arrested for possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition
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2016/01/13
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Media Statement from Western Cape Media Centre
Corporate Communication

South African Police Service

Western Cape: Yesterday 12 January 2016 at 15:00 a 15 year old boy was arrested for the possession of an unlicensed firearm. Members of Manenberg crime prevention unit were patrolling the Manenberg area when they received information regarding a suspicious young person in Greatfish road. They patrolled Greatfish Avenue where they stopped and searched a young boy, upon searching the boy a firearm was found in his possession. The pistol is registered to a person who is deceased it is unknown how he got possession of it. The 15 year old boy was arrested and will be charged and appear in court soon.

Anyone with information pertaining any illegal firearms and ammunition can contact Manenberg SAPS 0216999400 or Crime Stop on 0860010111

Media enquiries: Constable Noloyiso Rwexana- 0716048321 wcmedia@saps.org.za

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