Media Statement from Western Cape Media Centre
Corporate Communication
South African Police Service

Western Cape: Our operational endeavours to quell the violence in the Hanover Park area has led to the arrest of a 23 year old male for the illegal possession of a firearm and one round of ammunition last night. The suspect is due to make a court appearance on Monday 2016-07-11 to face the charge against him. We will continue to deploy additional resources to the area to address gang related crime in Hanover Park.

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