PORT ELIZABETH - G-STARS GANG MEMBER FROM ARCADIA SENTENCED TO OVER 30 YEARS IN PRISON

A 30 year old Arcadia gang member was sentenced today in the Port Elizabeth High court on charges of murder, illegal possession of a firearm and illegal possession of ammunition. Calvin Busten alias "Kalahaan" was sentenced to 25 years for murder, 5 years for illegal possession of a firearm and 1 year for illegal possession of ammunition. The sentences will run concurrently.

On 12 January 2016, the deceased, Christian Edward (27) and friends were sitting in a shack at the side of a house in Gentian Street in Arcadia Bethelsdorp when the accused stormed in by kicking open the door. The accused asked for Edward and fatally shot him three times. Calvin Busten alias Kalahaan was arrested by the Provincial Gang Investigation Unit on 2 February 2016 at his house in Jenniker Street, Bethelsdorp. He remained in custody until the finalisation of the case.

Busten is a member of the "G-Stars" gang which is an affiliate to the "Spotbouer" gang.

VIA - SA Police Service