CRIME SCENE: Hillview, Cape Town: The police arrested three suspects on Thursday, 16 July 2026 following the discovery of an assault rifle and two pistols in Hillview near Lavender Hill.

According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), a cordon and search operation in Village Heights, Hillview was conducted by members of Operation Prosper on Thursday.

“While executing their duties at one address, members found three firearms, one of which had no serial number. They arrested two men, aged 21 and 22-years and a 42-year-old woman for possession of unlicensed firearms and possession of a prohibited firearm.

Additionally, a total of 17 illegal immigrants were apprehended in the area during the operation.

The suspects will make their first appearance in the Muizenberg Magistrate’s Court once they have been charged.

Rocklands: Members of Operation Lockdown 3 struck in Rocklands, Mitchells Plain on Thursday, 16 July when they recovered an assault rifle during a search at a house in Gladiator Street.

A 35-year-old male suspect was arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm and will appear in the Mitchells Plain Magistrate’s Court once he has been charged.