Seven suspects have been arrested during a joint operation between Western Cape Police and City Law Enforcement officials outside the Wynberg Magistrates Court on Monday. This follows a tip off recieved by authorities regarding an alleged planned attack outside Wynberg court.
The City’s Safety and Security chief, JP Smith, says officials received information via different social media platforms about a suspicious Quantum en route to Wynberg, with the objective of shooting a witness who was appearing in court today.
“While on patrol, the members noticed the Quantum parked on Church Street with 7 occupants. The members approached the Quantum using their tactical training and instructed the occupants to get out of the vehicle,” said Smith
According to police, the officers descended on the identified vehicle outside Wynberg court, where they seized the three illegal firearms and 60 rounds of ammunition and arrested suspects between the ages of 18 and 64.
Amongst the confiscated items, Smith says dangerous weapons, cell phones and narcotics were also found in their possession.
Initial investigations suggest the suspects have links to known gangs and may be involved in previous shootings.
The suspects, residing in Vrygrond, Seawinds, Retreat, Westlake, Mfuleni and Tafelsig, were arrested and handed over to Wynberg SAPS for further investigation.
Police Brigadier Novela Potelwa says all arrested suspects are expected to appear in court on Wednesday, 17 December, facing possession of illegal firearms charges.
“Western Cape SAPS management has commended the efforts of the joint operation executed by SAPS and City of Cape Town’s law enforcement officials, reiterating that the proactive operational response saved lives in what was meant to be another gang-related shooting,” added Potelwa
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