South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape
WESTERN CAPE – Efforts to eradicate the scourge of violent crimes in our communities yielded positive results when members of Strand police arrested a male suspect for the possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition in Sercor Street Strand last night. The members were busy with crime prevention duties when they saw a suspect who ran away when he saw police approaching. The suspect was apprehended and found in possession of a .38 special revolver and ammunition.
Once charged the suspect will appear in Strand Magistrate’s court on related charges.
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