- Police Operations in Eastern Cape: Law enforcement in the Eastern Cape targeted illegal firearms, resulting in two arrests in Bonde Location, Willowvale, as part of efforts to enhance community safety.
- Arrest of a Man with a Illegal 9mm Pistol: A 28-year-old man was detained after police found him in possession of a serial number-removed 9mm pistol, magazine, and ammunition without proper documentation.
- Seizure of a Rifle and Ammunition from Another Suspect: Another individual, aged 27, was arrested for possessing a serial number-removed .303 rifle and live rounds, also lacking a firearm license.
Police operations to remove unlicensed firearms from Eastern Cape communities led to two arrests in Bonde Location, Willowvale, on Wednesday, 3 September 2025.
In the first incident, Public Order Policing (POP) members from Mthatha received information about an alleged firearm kept at a local residence. When officers arrived, they found a 28-year-old man in possession of a 9mm pistol with its serial number filed off, a magazine and live ammunition. The man could not produce valid documentation and was immediately arrested.
On the same day, in a separate case within the same area, police acted on further intelligence and searched another house. A 27-year-old man was found with a 303 rifle, also with its serial number removed, along with live rounds of ammunition. He too failed to provide a firearm licence and was taken into custody.
Both suspects are expected to appear before the Willowvale Magistrate’s Court soon on charges related to possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition.
Police confirmed that the arrests form part of ongoing operations aimed at reducing illegal firearms in local communities and ensuring public safety.
