Ottery drugs
Gun list in Gauteng found in Ottery
Flying squad clips robbers’ wings
CRIME SCENE: Lansdowne, Cape Town: Four suspected armed robbery suspects are behind bars following the quick intervention of the Maitland Flying Squad.
On Monday, 1 June 2026, the Flying Squad responded to a business robbery in Lansdowne.
At around 22:00, they spotted a motor vehicle fitting the description of the vehicle that was allegedly used in the robbery.
The police managed to stop the vehicle and found three suspects inside. They, in turn, led the police to a fourth suspect, where 13 speed point machines, 10 cellular telephones, one gas revolver, a pistol and cash were discovered.
Ottery: In another incident, the Squad were patrolling around Ottery Flats on Monday 1 June 2026 when they spotted a suspicious male wearing an orange top.
He attempted to flee but members pursued him on foot and he was apprehended in Daniel Avenue.
“The members searched the suspect and seized a 9mm pistol with 28 rounds of ammunition. The firearm was reported lost at Elsburg SAPS in Germiston, Gauteng in June 2022. The gang-affiliated male suspect was arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm, possession of ammunition and possession of stolen property,” said Constable Ndakhe Gwala of the Western Cape police media office.
Guns, ammunition and drugs found
Lockdown grips Ottery
CRIME SCENE: Ottery, Cape Town: The fight against the illegal possession of firearms and ammunition yielded success when members of Operation Lockdown III arrested two suspects for illegal guns, ammunition and drugs.
On Tuesday, 26 May 2026 the police received information of a suspect in possession of possible firearms at a premises in Hohenort Court, Conrad Way, Ottery.
Captain Frederick C van Wyk, Western Cape police media liaison officer, said the members conducted a tactical operation on Wednesday morning at 00:40 the at the address and searched the occupant and premises.
“A 9mm pistol with the serial number removed, a second magazine as well as 17 rounds of ammunition were found in his possession. The firearm with the ammunition was confiscated and 36-year-old suspect arrested,” said Van Wyk.
The members also followed up on information that a flat was used as a storage facility for firearms, ammunition and dealing in drugs.
“At around 01:00 a tactical operation was conducted at the second address. Upon arrival at the premises, the team conducted the search. The occupant, meanwhile, moved from the bedroom, into the toilet, and threw something under the bathtub.
“Upon further investigation a silver Smith and Wesson revolver was recovered. Members continued with their search and six sachets of dagga was found in a small container.
“A 44-year-old male was arrested for possession of a unlicensed firearm without ammunition,” said Van Wyk.
Both suspects are due to appear in the Wynberg Magistrates court on Friday, 29 May 2026.