Integrated and focused operations conducted in the Nyanga Cluster Precinct continue to result in significant successes. Two illegal firearms were recovered last night in Nyanga and Samora Machel areas.
On Saturday, 10 July 2021 at about 19:00, Lockdown II members conducted an intelligence driven operation at a premises in Rose Street, Heinz Park, Philippi East after receiving information about firearms. The members searched the house and found a 35-year-old in possession of a prohibited firearm and 17 rounds of ammunition. He was arrested and is expected to appear in the Athlone Magistrates court on Monday, 12 July 2021 on charges of possession of prohibited firearm and possession of ammunition.