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Western Cape Flying Squad arrested five suspects in Athlone – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-26 13:40:28

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South African Police Service

Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape


WESTERN CAPE – Efforts to remove unlicensed firearms from our communities yielded positive results when members of the Western Cape Flying Squad arrested five suspects between the ages of 15 and 34 for the possession of prohibited firearms and ammunition late last night.


The members received information about firearms at an address in Athlone and operationalized. Upon searching the premises, a Taurus .38 special revolver and a 45mm Colt pistol with ammunition were confiscated. The serial numbers of both firearms were removed


Once charged the suspects will make a court appearance in Athlone on Thursday, 28 October 2021 on a charge of possession of prohibited firearms and ammunition.


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