Police in Philippi East arrested man found with unlicensed firearm
Last night, officials conducted patrols in the Cape Town community when they noticed a suspicious man.
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CAPE TOWN - Police in Philippi East arrested a man after he was found with an unlicensed firearm.
On Saturday night, officials conducted patrols in the Cape Town community when they noticed a suspicious man.
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Police spokesperson, Joseph Swartbooi, said the suspect is expected to appear at the Athlone Magistrates Court soon.
"The members were driving down Marcus Garvey when they noticed a man who appeared to be extremely nervous upon noticing the patrol vehicle. The members approached the man, searched him and recovered a 9mm pistol with ammunition, three magazines, of which two are extended magazines. They detained the 21-year-old man for the unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition."