The Metro police’s gang and drug task team unit confiscated a Z88 firearm with a serial number filed off and 11 x 9mm live ammunition in a backpack at a house in Columbine, Hanover Park, yesterday.
The officers, who were following up on a tip-off, arrested a 36-year-old woman for being in possession of a prohibited firearm, including being in illegal possession of ammunition.
She was detained at Philippi police station.
This was the second firearm that was confiscated in Hanover Park over the weekend.
The officers also followed up on information regarding drugs being kept at a residence in Hanover Park.
The officers searched the premises and found 86 whole mandrax tablets, two halves and 93 packets of tik.Â
A 28-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman was arrested for being in possession of drugs.
They were detained at Philippi station. Â