EASTERN CAPE — A recent Steynsburg firearms arrest has resulted in two suspects facing charges of unlawful possession after police intercepted a suspected illegal weapons transaction along the R56 Road.
Acting on intelligence regarding a planned illegal sale, members of the Crime Prevention Unit (CPU) were deployed to the area on Thursday, 29 October 2026. At approximately 18:45, under the supervision of the Vispol Commander, officers located two males sitting roughly five kilometres outside Steynsburg in the direction of Middelburg.
When the police vehicles approached, the two individuals, matching the description provided by the intelligence tip-off, fled on foot. Officers pursued and successfully apprehended the suspects.
Upon searching the individuals, police recovered a total of three air rifles, which were subsequently booked as official exhibits. One suspect was found in possession of a black rifle bag containing two of the firearms, while the second suspect was carrying the third rifle. The suspects, aged 22 and 20, were immediately arrested and charged with the unlawful possession of firearms.
The duo made their first appearance at the Steynsburg Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 02 November 2026. They were remanded in custody, and the case has been postponed to allow for further investigation. Authorities are currently working to determine the exact origin of the recovered air rifles.
