Ladismith SAPS has declared war against the possession and distribution of illegal goods such as drugs, firearms and ammunition, following the arrest of a 23-year-old man in connection with the unlawful possession of a substantial amount of ammunition yesterday, Thursday 13 May 2021.
Members attached to Ladismith Vispol, assisted by the Attaqua K-9 (Oudtshoorn Dog Unit), pounced on a residence in Bosman Clos, Ladismith yesterday at about 14:10, acting on intelligence that was supported by observation duties on the identified premises. Upon searching the premises and surrounding yard, members found a cache of illegal ammunition that was concealed amongst the yard’s refuse.
They subsequently arrested the suspect in connection with the find and confiscated a substantial amount of bullets of various calibres.
The suspect faces a charge of illegal possession of ammunition and is scheduled to appear in the Ladismith Magistrates’ Court on mention charge on Monday, 17 May 2021.
The Eden Cluster Commander, Maj Gen Oswald Reddy praised all those involved in the bust for their commitment and vigilance. Such an amount of bullets in the wrong hands, could potentially lead to havoc in the particular community as well as to the loss of lives of innocent people, he concluded.
