PORT ELIZABETH - ANTI-GANG UNIT CONTINUES TO HIT BACK AT CRIME WITH ARRESTS IN KORSTEN, BETHELSDORP & ZWIDE

The pursuing efforts of the Anti-Gang unit in eradicating the proliferation of illegal firearms in the northern areas of Port Elizabeth and its surrounding clusters are most certainly bearing the fruits of their persistence.

In a space of 48 hours, four (4) firearms were seized and suspects arrested. On Saturday morning, 27 July 2019 at about 03:15, AGU members followed up on information received about a firearm at a house in Kawa Street in Zwide. On arrival at the house, members spotted a group of males sitting around a fire. As they approached, one male got up and ran. Police ran after him and when they were at the back of a house, the suspect, aged 32 pointed a firearm at the police officer. The officer fired one shot injuring him in his abdomen. He was arrested on a charge of illegal possession of a firearm and pointing of a firearm. The serial number of the firearm was filed off. He is expected to appear in court soon.

On 28 July 2019 at about 09:40 AGU were conducting disruptive searches in hotspot areas when they arrested a 21-year-old suspect at the corners of Brass and Schultz Streets in Bethelsdorp. The suspect started running when he saw the police. He was found in possession of a 9mm pistol with ammunition which was reported stolen in Kabega Park in August 2005.

On 28 July 2019 at about 09:30, AGU members followed up on information received and arrested 2 suspects in a VW Golf 7 vehicle in Highfield Road. A suspect was found in possession of a 9mm Lugar. The firearm was found on the floor of the vehicle. This firearm was reported stolen in Protea Glen in September 2015.

On 29 July 2019 at about 09:15, AGU members received information from the community regarding a person with a firearm allegedly robbing people in William Slammert Drive in Bethelsdorp. A 29-year-old suspect was arrested with a .22 pistol and ammunition. He was arrested and detained for illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. The ownership of the firearm is yet to be determined.

All these firearms will be sent to ballistics for analysis.

via - SAPS