Members of The Western Cape Anti-Gang Unit were deployed to Hanover Park in the Philippi policing area due to sporadic incidents of gang violence reported. Information was received regarding possible firearms and ammunition hidden at residences in the area which had been utilised in gang violence. The information was operationalized and addresses were visited.
During the operation three males aged 24, 34 and 49 from Hanover Park were arrested on charges for being in possession of prohibited firearms and ammunition.
The following firearms and ammunition were seized:
– One Uzzi 9mm Semi-Automatic Sub machine pistol without a serial number
– One Kuzi P92 9mm pistol, without a serial number
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