Eight suspects arrested as police seize firearms transported from KZN to Cape Town
The suspects will appear in the Bellville Magistrate's Court.
Image: File
Police in the Western Cape have arrested eight suspects after confiscating a consignment of firearms from KwaZulu-Natal in a Bellville flat on Monday morning.
Members of the Provincial Operational Coordination Combat Team conducted an intelligence-driven operation at the flat during the early morning hours.
The provincial police spokesperson, Colonel Andrè Traut, said several firearms were seized.
“According to preliminary information, the firearms had been transported from KwaZulu-Natal to Cape Town. During the search, the members seized six AK-47 rifles and eight 9mm pistols with ammunition. The suspects were unable to produce valid firearm licences or permits for the weapons,” Traut said.
He said as a result, eight men were arrested for the illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.
The firearms were transported from KZN to Cape Town.
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Once charged, the suspects will appear in court.
“They are expected to appear in the Bellville Magistrate’s Court once they have been formally charged,” Traut said.
Western Cape police management commended the members for their dedication and swift action, which led to this breakthrough.
“The removal of these firearms from the streets has undoubtedly prevented them from being used in the commission of serious crimes, and this success highlights the commitment of SAPS to ensuring safer communities,” Traut said.
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