Morgan van de Rede10 July 2025 | 14:05

Police arrest teen in Woodlands, 2 others in Elsies River for illegal gun possession

A 14-year-old boy, police say is affiliated to a gang, was arrested for the illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.

Police arrest teen in Woodlands, 2 others in Elsies River for illegal gun possession

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CAPE TOWN - Police have made more gun possession-related arrests in Cape Town on Thursday.

During a search of a premises in Woodlands, members of the Anti-Gang Unit found a gun with nine rounds of ammunition.  

A 14-year-old boy, who police say is affiliated with a gang, was arrested for the illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.

And in Elsies River, a 40-year-old man was arrested for the possession of a firearm and ammunition.

Police spokesperson Malcolm Pojie said that a third arrest was made in Elsies River.

"They arrested a 19-year-old male who was found in possession of a 38 Special revolver with six 38 Special rounds of ammunition. These suspects are scheduled to appear in the Goodwood Magistrates Court, once charged."