CRIME SCENE: Grassy Park, Cape Town: A firearm which was stolen in Alberton, Gauteng in November 2019 has been found, allegedly in the possession of a 19-year-old man.

The vigilance of Grassy Park SAPS members led to the arrest of the young man on Thursday, 14 May 2026 at about 06:30.

The members were patrolling in Duiker Avenue, Lotus River when they saw a male dressed in a blue jacket and a black and white pants carrying a blue sling bag around his neck.

Western Cape Media Liaison Officer, Captain FC Van Wyk, said when the man saw the marked police vehicle he attempted to run away but the police quickly caught up with him.

“They searched him and found a Norinco .45mm pistol and 10 .45mm rounds as well as two small packets of tik in the sling bag. Further investigations revealed that the firearm was reported stolen in Alberton in November 2019.

 “He was arrested for the illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition, possession of drugs and detained at Grassy Park SAPS,” said Van Wyk.