Crime

Youngster pulled over, cops find illegal gun and ammo

Another illegal firearm is off the streets and removed from the wrong hands following an arrest in Magaliesburg.

August 29, 2022
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The confiscated firearm. Photo submitted.

Magaliesburg Police arrested a man aged 26 for being in possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition last Friday, August 26.

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Magaliesburg Police spokesperson Sergeant Kgomotso Mogwere said the suspect was caught by surprise when his vehicle, a silver Polo Vivo was stopped and searched by members at the roadblock that was conducted at the Koster and Carletonville Roads junction.

Investigations are continuing to determine if the firearm was linked to violent crimes. He will appear in the Krugersdorp Magistrate’s Court soon.”

Magaliesburg Police Station commander Lieutenant Colonel Mawewe Vuma applauded members for their vigilance and commitment that led to the apprehension of the suspect.

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August 29, 2022
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Clinton Botha

For more than 4 and a half years, Clinton Botha was a journalist at Roodepoort Record. His articles were regularly published in the Northside Chronicle now known as the Roodepoort Northsider. Clinton is also the editor of Randfontein Herald since July 2020. As a sports fanatic he wormed his way into various "beats - as the media would know it - and admits openly that his big love always have something to do with a scoreboard, crowds and usually a ball that hops.
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