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Falcon man arrested for possession of illegal firearm

The 33-year-old suspect will appear at Tembisa Magistrate's Court.

Community members of Rabie Ridge were left startled after a 33-year-old man was arrested on May 27.

Members of Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), K9 Unit and SAPS Rabie Ridge worked together to apprehend the suspect who was found in possession of illegal firearms and drugs at Falcon Street.

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Ekurhuleni district communications officer, Capt Neldah Sekgobela, said that law enforcement agencies received information about the illegal drug dealing at the mentioned address.

“A large number of drugs and ammunition were recovered and confiscated,” Sekgobela said.

The suspect was detained by Rabie Ridge police officers and will appear at the Tembisa Magistrate’s Court.

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