On Friday, 22 June 2018 at about 14:35 members attached to Operation Combat conducted a Vehicle Check Point (VCP) in Chestnut Way, Belhar. A white Toyota Quantum taxi was stopped and searched during this VCP. Members found a 9mm short firearm with 12 live rounds and a magazine in the possession of one man. The 25-year-old was arrested for the illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. Further investigation showed that the firearm was not registered. Members also arrested a 35-year-old man who was found with a significant amount of tik in his possession.

Both arrested suspects are due to appear in the Bellville Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 25 June 2018.

Source: South African Police Service