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FILE | Firearm and ammunition.
Three suspects have been killed in a shootout with police in Mamelodi, Pretoria.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) received information about suspects who were in possession of illegal firearms at a house in the area.
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) Spokesperson Chris Singo says, “The police visited the house, upon arrival, a shootout ensued. Three suspects were fatally wounded by the police and one suspect fled the scene. Police recovered one rifle and two pistols.”
#sapsHAWKS On Tuesday 19/08, members of the #Hawks Tactical Operation Management Section (TOMS) operationalised information about a group of suspects in possession of illegal firearms in Mamelodi East, Stoffelpark Ext 15.
A multi-disciplinary intell driven op comprising of… pic.twitter.com/Eskx6btmbo
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) August 20, 2025
