Ammunition found in Atlantis. Photo: SAPS

Police found ammunition and two R1 firearm magazines in Atlantis on Wednesday afternoon. According to police spokesperson Constable Debbie Alard the discovery was made during an undercover operation that focused on gang conflict and murders in the Atlantis area.

Extensive investigation preceded the information and premises were identified. During a search of premises on Wednesday members of the Milnerton Cluster Crime Intelligence Specialised Unit and Atlantis Crime Prevention Unit found ammunition and two R1 firearm magazines in a yard in Neptune Castle. The ammunition was handed into the Atlantis police station and booked as abandoned property.

People are invited to relay information concerning illegal gang activities and firearms and ammunition in the Milnerton Cluster precinct to the Crime Intelligence office at Milnerton police station or to phone 021 528 3800. All information will be dealt with in a confidential manner.