In a targeted operation on Tuesday, ranks from the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) seized a 12-gauge shotgun and five matching rounds of ammunition in the East Ruimveldt area.

According to a release from CANU, on the date in question, while conducting an operation in the East Ruimveldt area, ranks observed a male carrying a bulky salt bag.

“Upon seeing the CANU Officers, the man dropped the said bag and made good his escape,” the release said.

A subsequent search of the abandoned bag uncovered the concealed firearm and ammunition. The seized items were transported to CANU’s Headquarters, as investigation is still ongoing.