PORT ELIZABETH - POLICE CRACKDOWN ON CRIME ACROSS PE THIS WEEKEND

 Since Friday, 4 November 2106, a total of 18 people were arrested for drug related cases.

Two people were arrested for unlawful possession of firearm and three firearms were confiscated by police. Two people were also arrested for drunken driving.

On Saturday, 5 November 2016 at about 09:05 police responded to a complaint in Chatty in Bethesldorp and when they arrived, the complainant handed over a 9mm Norinco pistol and 6 rounds.
The complainant alleged that the suspect pointed a firearm at him and the suspect was arrested by the community. The suspect is alleged to have been involved in a robbery which took place on Friday, 4 November 2016.

The suspect was handed over to police and detained on charges of pointing of a firearm and illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition as well as armed robbery. He is expected to appear in court on Monday, 7 November.

In another incident, on Saturday, 5 November 2016 , a 33 year old man was arrested by police in Anita Drive in Gelvandale for illegal possession of a firearm.

Police have vowed to clamp down on those who disregard the law and have urged the communities to report any suspicious criminal behaviour or activities in their areas.

VIA - SA Police Service