2 teens arrested for possession of imitation firearms, live ammunition in Macassar

Cape Town's new neighborhood safety officers have again shown their value by taking potentially dangerous weapons out of the hands of a learner and others in Macassar.

On Monday, they were called out to a school, where a pupil was found with a toy gun.

Then, together with police, they were led to a residence where they discovered another imitation firearm and 30 rounds of live ammunition. 

A 17-year-old was taken into custody, and they helped officers uncover another imitation firearm, leading to the arrest of a 16-year-old. 

Metro police spokesperson, Ruth Solomons: "Initial indications are that both imitation firearms has been modified to discharge live rounds. The suspects were detained at Macassar SAPS."

Article by Camray Clarke.

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