Three suspects were arrested by the SAPS following sporadic shooting incidents in Heinz Park on Monday, 27 May, according to a recent SAPS media statement.
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Members of the Anti-Gang Unit were deployed in the area to ‘restore calm and to maintain law and order’ after responding to a complaint of a shooting in the area.
Upon arriving at the scene, community members alerted the members on the whereabouts of the alleged suspects who fled the scene.
This information led the members to a premises in Daffodil Street, where they arrested an 18-year-old male who possessed a .357 revolver with ammunition.
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Another premises in Daffodil Street was searched, where a 17-year-old male was arrested when he was caught in possession of .32 revolver.
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Later, a 20-year-old male was also arrested by the same members when they searched another premises in Daffodil Street. A 9mm pistol with ammunition was confiscated.
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All three suspects face charges for the illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. They are due to make their court appearances in the Athlone Magistrates’ Court once they have been charged.
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