Africa-Press – South-Africa. Four people have been arrested in the latest spate of gang shootings that have traumatised some communities of Cape Town.
The Western Cape police said a person, allegedly associated with the Mongrels gang, had been shot and wounded in Ottery on Thursday afternoon, allegedly by the Yuru Cats.
The police happened to be patrolling in the area and rushed to where members of the public were pointing.
They found a 32-year-old man, allegedly affiliated with the Mongrels, had just been shot in the back. Arrangements were made to get him to a hospital while the police chased the three shooters and finally cornered them in Edward Road, Ottery.
One of the three, carrying a bag, leapt over a fence and kept running, while the other two were being restrained.
Police managed to apprehend the man and found three guns and ammunition in the bag.
The three – aged 23, 30 and 35 – were arrested on charges of attempted murder, possession of unlicenced firearms and ammunition, and possession of prohibited firearms.
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The guns were a Z88 (a firearm made specifically for the police), a 9mm pistol, one Norinco 9mm pistol and a Star 9mm pistol, with serial numbers removed. There were 21 rounds of ammunition.
“The motive for this shooting incident is gang-related,” said spokesperson Captain Frederick van Wyk.
Meanwhile, on Thursday morning, a 16-year-old, allegedly a Wonder Kids gang member, was arrested for the murder of a 32-year-old Americans affiliate in Kensington.
Those arrested will appear in court on Tuesday.
In other operations, police arrested drug dealers and found more illegal guns.
On Thursday, they also recovered a stolen Grey Ford Ranger in Bishop Lavis.
And in Nyanga, they confiscated dagga they estimated at being worth R175 000. A 43-year-old was arrested.
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