Police arrested three suspects in Spearville, Barberton, for the unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition on November 13.

Following intelligence, a multidisciplinary team searched the first suspect (25) and his residence, recovering a pistol, a magazine, and live ammunition. Officers then found the second suspect (22) in possession of a 9mm pistol, a magazine, and live ammunition.

A few hours later, police arrested the third suspect (23) after finding him with a pistol with a filed-off serial number and live ammunition.

All three suspects are expected to appear in the Barberton Magistrate’s Court soon on charges related to the unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.