CRIME SCENE: Citrusdal, Cederberg: A tip-off in the early morning hours of Saturday, 28 August 2026 led to two illegal firearms being recovered and a middle-aged man arrested.

According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) the Citrusdal police received information at about 01:30 about unlicensed firearms and ammunition being kept at Park 55, Citrusdal.

“They immediately went to the suspect’s address and conducted a thorough search. Police found two unlicensed firearms and a total of 149 rounds of various calibre ammunition. A 39-year-old male suspect was arrested for possession of unlicensed firearms and illegal possession of ammunition,” said SAPS.