Members of Parkroad Crime Prevention Shift C arrested three suspects; two males aged 36 and 40, and 24-year-old female, for possession of an unlicensed firearm and illegal possession of live ammunition during a crime prevention Safer Festive Season #OperationShanela stop and search actions in Bloemfontein Central Business District.
On Saturday, 11 October 2026, members were conducting stop and search activities in Douglas Street, Bloemfontein CBD, when they noticed a silver Audi that took a sudden turn without the use of indicator lights.
The vehicle was stopped and searched.
The vehicle had three occupants, two South African males and one South African female. Upon searching the occupants and the vehicle, police found a magazine loaded with live ammunition on the driver’s possession and a pistol hidden underneath the driver’s seat.
None of the occupants could account for the firearm or produce a valid firearm licence or permit to possess ammunition. All three suspects were arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm and illegal possession of live ammunition.
They are expected to appear before the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court soon.
