CT man arrested for possession of prohibited firearm and illegal possession of ammunition and drugs

CAPE TOWN – A 23-year-old man has been arrested in Hanover Park for possession of a prohibited firearm and illegal possession of ammunition and drugs.

He was arrested Monday evening during a joint operation by the metro police and law enforcement.

Around 11 p.m., police spotted a group of people standing on the side of the road.

One of them dropped several objects on the ground as the police approached.

Ruth Solomons, of the Metro Police, said: “It turned out to be a 9mm pistol with its serial number filled in, loaded with five live rounds and a bag containing 30 unga units. Officers found nine more cartridges on the 23rd.