Taxi men arrested over guns, ammo

members from the Western Cape Flying Squad were on routine patrol on the N2 freeway when they spotted a vehicle of which the occupants appeared suspicious. At approximately 11:30 they pulled the black Toyota Run-X from the road opposite Bonteheuwel, where the vehicle was searched. Two firearms, a 9mm Buccaneer pistol and a 9mm Browning CZ 83, which were both fully loaded, were recovered from where it was hidden beneath the gear lever compartment. The five male occupants, aged from 21 to 39 years, were arrested for the illegal possession of unlicensed firearms. Ensuing investigations would determine if they could possibly be linked to the recent gang activity on the Cape Flats. They will appear in court soon.

members from the Western Cape Flying Squad were on routine patrol on the N2 freeway when they spotted a vehicle of which the occupants appeared suspicious. At approximately 11:30 they pulled the black Toyota Run-X from the road opposite Bonteheuwel, where the vehicle was searched. Two firearms, a 9mm Buccaneer pistol and a 9mm Browning CZ 83, which were both fully loaded, were recovered from where it was hidden beneath the gear lever compartment. The five male occupants, aged from 21 to 39 years, were arrested for the illegal possession of unlicensed firearms. Ensuing investigations would determine if they could possibly be linked to the recent gang activity on the Cape Flats. They will appear in court soon.

Published Feb 6, 2015

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Johannesburg - Four taxi operators have been arrested in Woodmead for allegedly being in possession of three unlicensed firearms and ammunition, Johannesburg metro police said on Friday.

They were arrested along Woodmead Drive around 10.30am on Thursday during a joint operation by metro police and SAPS, Chief Superintendent Wayne Minnaar said.

“The operation was done following taxi violence in the area since Monday, when one taxi was burnt.”

The taxi operators were expected to appear in court soon.

Sapa

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