Ranks of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) attached to the Ruimveldt Police Station have arrested a 17-year-old male following the recovery of a firearm and several rounds of ammunition during a police operation on Tuesday evening.
Around 19:05hrs, a mobile patrol acting on intelligence, pursued two male suspects who were observed on a red motorcycle in the vicinity of Durban Street. During the chase, the suspects lost control of the motorcycle while crossing the bridge at Sussex and Hill Streets, Albouystown, causing both men to fall onto the roadway.
The pillion rider fled the scene on foot but was promptly apprehended by the responding ranks on Howes Street, Albouystown, following a brief pursuit. The rider, meanwhile, picked up the motorcycle and rode away, heading south along Hill Street.
A search was conducted on the apprehended suspect, during which a 9mm pistol with a magazine containing five live rounds was found in his possession. He was cautioned and taken into custody along with the recovered weapon and ammunition, which have since been lodged.
Efforts are currently underway to locate the second suspect.
Investigations are ongoing.
