Man busted for dagga and unlicensed firearm by Sebenza SAPS
"Zwane continued his search and found a bag under the seat that contained a 9mm pistol, one magazine with 10 rounds and two bundles of R200 notes."
The Sebenza SAPS recently found a firearm, R10 000 in cash and marijuana in a suspect’s possession after a routine stop.
Sergeant Sbonelo Zwane, who was patrolling Brabazon in Croydon, made the discovery.
Sebenza SAPS corporate communications officer Sergeant Sharon Tsotsotso said they arrested the male suspect on June 4.
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Tsotsotso said while in Croydon, Zwane noticed and stopped a grey Ford Ranger.
“With permission, he searched the vehicle and found dagga.
“Zwane continued his search and found a bag under the seat that contained a 9mm pistol, one magazine with 10 rounds and two bundles of R200 notes,” said Tsotsotso.
She said the money was valued at R10 000.
Tsotsotso said the suspect failed to produce a firearm licence for the handgun.
“He also confirmed that he deals dagga,” said Tsotsotso.
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She said that after discovering the items, the officer arrested the suspect, who was detained at the Sebenza Police Station and later taken to the Kempton Park SAPS.
Tsotsotso said they sent the marijuana to Aarwyp Hospital to be weighed.
