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Six Suspects to Appear in Court After Firearms and Drug Bust in Mfuleni and Delft

Six suspects, aged between 22 and 31, are expected to appear in the Blue Downs Magistrates' Court on Friday following their arrest on Thursday for possession of unlicensed firearms, ammunition, and drugs in the Mfuleni and Delft areas. SAPS spokesperson F.C. Van Wyk confirmed that members of the Anti-Economic Crime Task Team and the Provincial Counterfeit and Illicit Goods Policing Team, in collaboration with Crime Intelligence, executed the operation after […]

19 September 2025

Local

Suspects appear in court for ammunition and murder charges

Local authorities arrested a man for the illegal possession of ammunition in Delft on Sunday. According to SAPS Spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg, the man was found in possession of a firearm magazine and four rounds of ammunition. Meanwhile, two suspects, aged 35 and 40, were arrested last Friday (8 August 2025) by the Melkbosstrand police for the murder of Malcolm Pather and are scheduled to appear at the Atlantis Magistrates' […]

11 August 2025

Local

Anti-Gang Unit arrested a 68-year-old man for the unlawful possession of nine firearms and ammunition

A 68-year-old man was arrested in Strand yesterday for the unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. SAPS spokesperson Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi said the arrest forms part of ongoing efforts by police to prevent crime and ensure community safety. According to Swartbooi, members of the Anti-Gang Unit acted on information about firearms and ammunition allegedly stored at a residence in Strand. Officers tactically approached an address on Gulden Crescent, where […]

25 June 2025

Local

Western Cape Police clamp down on suspects during crime prevention initiatives

The Western Cape police are actively working to combat gang violence and remove firearms from criminals who threaten society. The South African Police Service (SAPS) launched crime prevention operations in high-crime areas on Sunday, June 15, 2025, resulting in numerous arrests for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. SAPS Spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg stated that the recovery of these weapons is the result of proactive measures, including patrols, targeted operations, […]

22 June 2025

Local

Western Cape Police Crack Down on Illegal Firearms in Gang Hotspots

Western Cape police have intensified crime prevention efforts in gang-affected areas such as Delft and Mitchells Plain, focusing on removing illegal firearms from circulation. On Tuesday, members of the Delft Crime Prevention Unit arrested a man during routine patrols on Leeu Street in the N2 Gateway area. According to SAPS spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg, the suspect was found in possession of a 9mm pistol and nine rounds of ammunition. He […]

19 June 2025

Local

Police members arrest suspects for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition

By Rachel Mohamed A 23-year-old suspect has been arrested for illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition in Delft on Tuesday, 15 October, and will be appearing in the Bellville Magistrate’s court once charged. SAPS Spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Pojie said Anti-Gang Unit members deployed in the Delft policing precinct followed up on information regarding a firearm hidden at a premises in Junker Crescent, Delft. “On arrival at the identified […]

16 October 2024

Local

Three suspects arrested and disarmed in Muizenberg

Local police in Muizenberg arrested three suspects for the possession of illegal firearms and ammunition in Hillview yesterday. The suspects aged 24, 34 and 36 were arrested after trying to evade officials during crime prevention duties. The officers recovered two 9mm pistols, a 357 magnum revolver and ammunition. SAPS Spokesperson, Sergeant Wesley Twigg says once charged the suspects will make court appearances in Muizenberg Magistrate court tomorrow to face the […]

19 October 2021

Local

Ammunition stolen during Durban looting could be in criminals’ hands: ISS

The Institute of Security Studies says the 1.5 one million rounds of ammunition stolen during last week’s looting in Durban could already be in the hands of criminals. The ammunition was looted from a shipping container at a depot in Prospecton in the south of Durban. Senior Researcher at the Institute for Security Studies Johan Burger says police must do everything in their power to recover the stolen ammunition before […]

22 July 2021

Local

Two Cape Town suspects expected in court over illegal weapons and ammunition

Police have seized an assortment of ammunition and an illegal firearm during an operation at Tafelsig in Mitchells Plain. Spokesperson, Frederck van Wyk, says they acted on a tip-off and arrested a 28-year-old man in Zelda Street after he'd buried a range of ammunition in a black bag in a yard. He says they also seized a 9mm pistol and 26 rounds of ammunition while chasing a suspect who ran […]

6 April 2021

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