Four people have been arrested after separate Anti-Gang Unit operations in Bonteheuwel and Manenberg led to the seizure of illegal firearms, ammunition and drugs, including tik, cocaine and Mandrax.
The arrests took place on Saturday night, November 7, 2026, with officers recovering two firearms with their serial numbers removed and several quantities of drugs during searches at properties in the two areas.
In Bonteheuwel, Anti-Gang Unit members arrested a 32-year-old man at about 11.30 pm after acting on intelligence about an illegal firearm allegedly being kept at a property in Prunus Street.
Officers recovered a 9mm Vektor pistol with its serial number removed, along with 16 rounds of ammunition. The firearm and ammunition were confiscated and registered as evidence.
The suspect was detained at Bishop Lavis SAPS and is expected to appear in the Bishop Lavis Magistrate’s Court once formally charged.
Three arrested in Manenberg firearm and drug searches
On the same night, members of the Manenberg Anti-Gang Unit followed up on information about firearms and drugs allegedly being stored at properties in the area.
The investigation led officers to two properties in Junction Peak. At the first address, a suspect was found in possession of an illegal 7.65 pistol with its serial number removed.
At the second property, officers arrested two more suspects.
One was allegedly found with 150 Mandrax tablets and eight rounds of 7.65 ammunition. The other was found in possession of 61 sachets of tik, 44 Mandrax tablets and five sachets of cocaine.
The three suspects, aged 18, 20 and 30, were arrested on charges relating to the possession of a prohibited firearm, illegal possession of ammunition and drug dealing.
Suspects due in court
All three Manenberg suspects are expected to appear in the Athlone Magistrate’s Court on Monday, November 9, to face the respective charges.
The Bonteheuwel suspect is expected to appear separately in the Bishop Lavis Magistrate’s Court once formally charged.