A TRAINEE Metro Cop appeared in court yesterday after being arrested on Saturday in Delft for possession of illegal ammunition at a house belonging to an alleged member of the Horrible gang.
The Delft SAPS Crime Prevention Unit made the arrest, alongside another suspect, in Tamarisk Street and when searching the vehicle police found and seized 45 38 special rounds of ammunition.
Police spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Malcolm Pojie confirmed the arrests and said two suspects were arrested and appeared at the Bellville Magistrates court yesterday.
Pojie reports: “Members attached to the Delft SAPS Crime Prevention unit acted on information and searched the suspects and their vehicle in Tamarisk, Delft on Saturday, 29 March 2025. The area is a renowned gang hotspot.
"The members discovered and seized 45 .38 Special rounds of ammunition which were found on them and subsequently arrested both suspects, aged 31 and 27, for the illegal possession of ammunition."
When the Daily Voice reached out to the City of Cape Town for comment regarding the arrest of the trainee Metro Cop, spokesperson for the City’s Metro Police Department Ruth Solomons said that they are aware of the arrest.
She says: “We are aware of the arrest and will fully co-operate with the SAPS investigation. An internal investigation is also underway in conjunction with the criminal matter and the City will ensure appropriate action is taken. For any further information, please approach SAPS."
Francois de Bruin, the Public Relations Officer for the Delft Community Police Forum, described the incident as a "very disturbing occurrence".
He adds: "We as CPF, unequivocally state we have Metro and Law enforcement officers who every day put their lives on the line for this community and surrounding areas.
"Yes, it raises red flags when our Law Enforcement officers get arrested but, if evidence points to those implicated. Yes, let the Law take its full course. If found guilty, eradicate them from these trusted post positions."