The commitment of police members attached to Philippi East Police to rid the streets of unlicensed firearms and ammunition resulted in the detention of a man who was found in possession of a pistol with ammunition without a valid licence on Saturday 19 April 2025.
The members conducted crime combatting patrols with the aim to create a safer environment for the community. The members were driving down Marcus Garvy when they noticed a man who appeared to be extremely nervous upon noticing the patrol vehicle. The members approached the man searched him and recovered a 9mm pistol with ammunition, three magazines of which two are extended magazines. They detained the 21 year old man for the unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Once charged, the suspect is expected to make a court appearance in the Athlone Magistrates’ court on the mentioned charge.
