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Upon inspection the police members found a firearm with ammunition. The 38-year-old man, was arrested and detained.<\/P><P><\/P><P>In an unrelated matter Wynberg Police members followed up on information about a wanted suspect for assault with the intention to cause grievously bodily harm (GBH). Upon arrival they spotted a vehicle parked close to the address. The members approached the vehicle and searched the occupants. One male was found in possession of pistol and ammunition. The 38-year-old man was arrested and detained as he could not provide a valid licence to be in possession of the mentioned firearm.<\/P><P><\/P><P>Once charged the suspects are expected to make their respective court appearances in the Cape Town and Wynberg Magistrate court respectively on charges of possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition.  <\/P><P><\/P><P>Source: South African Police Service<\/P><P><\/P><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The commitment of police officers led to the arrest of two suspects on Friday (2021-10-15) when they were found in possession of firearms and ammunition for which they did not possess a valid licence. 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