Africa-Press – South-Africa. A 31-year-old man appeared in the Wynberg Magistrates’ Court on Friday 31 March in connection with the murder of an alleged gang member outside Ottery Hypermarket.
Maxine Jordaan, the spokesperson for the City’s traffic services, says traffic officers assisted with apprehending the suspect.
“Officers were conducting an enforcement operation near Ottery Centre when they heard shots. They immediately responded when members of the public pointed out a suspect running away from the scene.
“Assisted by private security staff, the officers pursued the suspect and managed to apprehend him despite attempted interference from bystanders.
“Witnesses indicated that a firearm had been thrown into nearby bushes but officers could not find the firearm.”
Grassy Park Police Station spokesperson Capt Wynita Kleinsmith said a 29-year-old man was killed after multiple gunshots were fired on Tuesday.
“On Tuesday 28 March, police were called to a scene at around 16:00 where they found the body of a male. The 29-year-old deceased was found next to a red Volkswagen Polo with several gunshot wounds to his upper body.
“The deceased was apparently pulling out of the parking lot when two suspects approached and shot at him.”
She added that the victim, who lived in Hanover Park, was alone at the time of the incident.
“A 31-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene and appeared at the Wynberg Magistrates’ court on a charge of murder.”
Kleinsmith further added that the shooting appeared to be gang-related.
“The deceased was apparently from a rival gang. The investigation is still ongoing while the second suspect is still at large.”
Meanwhile, in a separate incident, Metro officers confiscated drugs with an estimated street value of more than R25 000 in Grassy Park on Tuesday.
According to Ruth Solomons, Metro Police spokesperson, officers acted on information received.
“At around 10.30 officers acted on a tip-off and sought permission to conduct a search of the premises. They found various quantities of heroin, Mandrax, tik and ecstasy hidden in a tumble dryer.”
A 54-year-old man was arrested for possession of drugs in that case.
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