A residential burglary in the Briza area of Somerset West over the weekend was under investigation, while in nearby Kleinvlei, near Blue Downs, police recovered a cache of firearms and ammunition, believed to have been stolen in the house burglary.
According to Somerset West police the burglary occurred some time between Thursday 20 February and Saturday 22 February while the homeowner was away. On returning, the complainant discovered a bathroom window had been forced open and several items, including cash, jewellery and firearms, were missing.
Meanwhile, in Kleinvlei, police officers on patrol in Strawberry Road, Blue Downs around 23:00 on Saturday 22 February detained two men, aged 24 and 36.
“A search of the suspects uncovered a small amount of ammunition,” police stated. “Following up on their suspicions, officers conducted a more thorough search nearby and discovered six rifles hidden in a bag. The two men were arrested for the unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition and are expected to appear in the Blue Downs Magistrates’ Court.”
While firearms were stolen in the Somerset West burglary, police stated that the two arrests in Kleinvlei could not, at this stage, be linked to the incident. The Somerset West burglary remains under investigation.
Detective Sergeant Hugo Sylvester urged anyone with information which could aid the investigation to phone him on 021 850 1302/1325.
