Police shotgun taken in Hermanus protests recovered
14 August 2018
Police have recovered the third firearm – a shotgun - taken from police during violent protests in Zwelihle, in Hermanus last month.
Police spokesperson Sergeant Noloyiso Rwexana said on Monday that a partnership between police and the community resulted in the recovery of the firearm.
Three firearms were taken during the protests.
"In the course of the robbery, a police official sustained serious injury after being attacked with an axe. Two other firearms have since been recovered."