An intelligence driven operation by Kraaifontein SAPS members led to the arrest of six male suspects, aged between 26 and 40, on Thursday on charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm and presumed stolen property in Kraaifontein.
“Maitland Flying Squad members patrolling the Kraaifontein area with the assistance of the K9 unit reacted on information this morning about a suspect wanted on a Brackenfell housebreaking and theft case as well as a Table View pointing of firearm case was hiding in Lucullus Road, Kraaifontein.
“Upon searching the residence an unlicensed firearm and ammunition were discovered and a 37-year-old suspect was arrested,” said police spokesperson, Captain Hein Hendricks.
Kraaifontein SAPS members bust five with stolen copper
Meanwhile, in an unrelated incident on Wednesday, at 09:00, members of Kraaifontein SAPS followed up on information received of two LDV vehicles transporting stolen copper cables belonging to Eskom and Telkom.
“The SAPS members stopped and searched the mentioned bakkies in Industrial Road, Joostenbergvlakte, Kraaifontein and discovered 27 bags containing burnt copper wires,” added Capt Hendricks.
“Five suspects, aged between 26 and 40, were also arrested for possession of presumed stolen property.
“The investigation continues in identifying ownership of the confiscated items.”
All suspects will appear in the Blue Downs Magistrate’s court once they have been charged.
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