Gangs’ bullet factory found

An illegal ammunition factory has been found in Lansdowne in Cape Town, dealing a blow to gangsters in the city, Western Cape police said yesterday.

An intelligence-driven operation on Saturday night led police to an address in Bombay Street in Lansdowne, Lieutenant-Colonel Andre Traut said.

“A search of the premises resulted in the discovery of an illegal makeshift factory for ammunition, which we believe is intended for the gangs in the Hanover Park area.

“Large quantities of ammunition cartridges, projectiles and gunpowder were seized, as well as apparatus to manufacture ammunition.”

The circumstances surrounding the seizure were still under investigation, Traut said.

Crimes associated with gangs would remain a priority for the South African Police Service in the province and the police would pursue every lead to bring perpetrators to book, he added.

Western Cape police commissioner Lieutenant-General Khombinkosi Jula expressed his appreciation to the police members involved in the operation.

He warned criminals that time was running out for them in the province. – ANA

Large quantities of ammunition cartridges, projectiles and gunpowder were seized.

Andre Traut Lieutenant-colonel