Minister Marais congratulates SAPS for major firearms cache in Lentegeur

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the seizure of a cache of illegal firearms on Monday, 1 September 2025, in Lentegeur, Mitchells Plain  

The intelligence-driven operation by the South African Police Service (SAPS) led to the recovery of 19 illegal firearms and approximately 1 500 rounds of ammunition from a house in the area.

This significant seizure is a major step forward in our ongoing fight against gang-related violence, which continues to plague too many communities. Firearms remain the weapon of choice in gang conflicts, and the widespread access to illegal guns and ammunition empowers these criminal networks to carry out deadly attacks with devastating consequences.

Minister Marais said,” Every illegal firearm taken off our streets is one less tool of terror in the hands of gangsters. The trauma inflicted by these weapons is felt deeply, and operations like this show what can be achieved when intelligence and decisive action come together.”

“I urge the SAPS to trace the origin of these weapons and expose the networks and individuals responsible for distributing them. It is vital that this investigation leads to arrests and prosecutions. Only through effective legal action can we send a clear message to gangs: your reign of terror will not be tolerated, and there will be consequences for those who continue to threaten the lives and livelihoods of our people”, Minister Marais concluded.

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