The man was arrested in the Lindelani informal settlement on November 26.
Ekurhuleni Central Cluster head of spokespersons, Lt Col Mack Mngomezulu, said the police received a tip-off from the community.
“When they arrived at the tuck shop and conducted a search they discovered a firearm,” said Mngomezulu.
“The man bribed the police with R1 000.”
The man was immediately arrested.
A case of bribery and possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition was opened at Actonville Police Station.
The suspect will appear in the Benoni Magistrate’s Court soon.
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