Western Cape police have arrested four suspects in separate operations aimed at removing illegal firearms from communities.
In the first incident, members of the Mfuleni Crime Prevention Unit acted on information about suspects allegedly involved in robberies and drug dealing in Bardale informal settlement.
A 17 year old suspect who matched the description provided attempted to flee when he noticed police but was quickly arrested. Police found a 9mm pistol and ammunition in his possession.
He is expected to appear before the Blue Downs Magistrate’s Court on charges of illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition.
In a separate operation, members of the Anti-Gang Unit were conducting patrols in Hanover Park when they spotted a suspect who tried to evade arrest.
The 25 year old was apprehended and found with a 9mm pistol loaded with 14 rounds of ammunition. He was arrested and is expected to appear before the Athlone Magistrate’s Court.
Meanwhile, on 16 September 2026, Mfuleni Crime Prevention Unit members arrested two more suspects, aged 22 and 23, after they were found in possession of a 9mm pistol and ten rounds of ammunition.
Both suspects face charges relating to the illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition and are expected to appear before the Blue Downs Magistrate’s Court.
The arrests form part of ongoing police efforts to remove illegal firearms from the streets and combat crime in local communities.
