Eight men were arrested and taken into police custody in Azaadville earlier today (13 February) for being in possession of alleged stolen firearms and cars.
According to SAPS spokesperson Captain Appel Ernst, police noticed two suspicious-looking cars in the area and proceeded to pull over the drivers.
“Upon investigation, officers found five firearms in their possession, which was confiscated together with two cars,” she says.
Police could not confirm whether the suspects formed part of a syndicate and stated that more information will be made available as investigations conclude.
More updates will follow.
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