The police’s Bomb Disposal Unit yesterday (3 September)
successfully deactivated a Lancer in the vicinity of Birch Court in Alwyn Road,
Uitsig.
A Lancer is a grenade that can be launched from a rifle.
According to Captain Odwa Makupula, police spokesperson for
Ravensmead police, around 12:30 police received a complaint about a “bomb”
thrown at the block.
“On their arrival at the scene the officers alerted the
Bomb Disposal Unit, immediately dispersed the public and cordoned the scene
off,” he said.
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“The unit arrived and inspected the device, and
confirmed it was a Lancer rifle-grenade bomb. They safely deactivated it and no
loss of life, injuries or damages were caused. Post-inspection was done and the area
declared safe.”
Makupula said no-one had been arrested.
“It is suspected to be
gang-related,” he said, “but an inquiry will be opened today to
follow-up and link identified possible suspect or suspects.
