# Western Cape police commissioner Thembisile Patekile says 19 people have been taken in for questioning following gang-related shootings in Mitchells Plain that left five dead and several others injured. Among the arrests, three were for illegal firearms and ammunition. He confirmed that over 100 officers have since been deployed to stabilise affected areas. He has also urged those with information to come forward:
Western Cape police question 19 after deadly gang-linked shootings in Mitchells Plain [SOUND]
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