Police have arrested two gang-affiliated suspects, including a 17-year-old boy, during operations targeting gang violence in Hanover Park (on the Cape Flats).
Police spokesperson, Ndakhe Gwala, says officers followed up on information about a firearm allegedly used in a shooting. She says a house was searched at Halmans Walk, where they found the teenager in possession of a firearm, live ammunition and two spent cartridges.
He was arrested for illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Gwala says in a separate search at another house in the same street, officers recovered 39 mandrax tablets, 560 units of heroin and R130 in cash. A 35-year-old man was arrested for dealing in drugs.
Both suspects are expected to appear in the Athlone Magistrates’ Court next week.
#sapsWC [ANTI-GANG UNIT ARRESTS TWO GANG MEMBERS FOR FIREARM AND DRUG RELATED OFFENCES IN HANOVER PARK]
Members of the Anti-Gang Unit, deployed in Hanover Park, due to ongoing gang violence arrested a 17-year-old male for possession of an unlicensed firearm at a house in Halmans Walk on Thursday 12 November 2026.
The team received intelligence about a firearm that was allegedly used in a shooting. They went to the suspect’s home in Halmans Walk, Hanover Park. They found the 17-year-old with a firearm and ammunition. The suspect was arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm.
Furthermore, members proceeded to a second house in Halmans Walk, where they recovered 39 mandrax tablets, 560 units of heroin and cash. A 35-year-old male suspect was arrested for dealing in drugs.
Both gang affiliated males will appear before the Athlone Magistrate’s court on Monday 16 November 2026. NP
https://t.co/xIHycwjdSx— SA Police Service
(@SAPoliceService) November 14, 2026