Swift police action leads to JFK gang arrests in Kirstenhof

Members of the Kirstenhof Crime Prevention Unit (CPU) acted swiftly which led to the arrest of two suspects allegedly linked to the notorious JFK gang and the recovery of a prohibited firearm on Tuesday, August 19.

Kirstenhof police spokesperson Sergeant Deidre Solomon said officers received urgent information about two men leaving the Steenvilla complex with a firearm. They were seen along Military Road near the railway line and tried to flee into nearby bushland when police approached.

“A foot chase ensued, during which one suspect fell while fleeing and the other was subdued by officers. A search revealed a 9mm calibre pistol, partially rusted and without a visible serial number, along with a magazine containing four rounds of ammunition. The firearm will undergo ballistic testing to determine whether it was used in other crimes,” she said.

The suspects, aged 33 and 35, were arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition. They are expected to appear in the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court.

Kirstenhof Station Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Edgar Jones, commended the officers for their swift action.

“The successful recovery of this weapon underscores the commitment of the CPU in combating gang-related crime and ensuring community safety,” he said.