Arms dealer, cop caught with weapons haul on KZN roads
An alleged arms dealer and a police officer were arrested after being intercepted with a vehicle loaded with firearms.
An alleged arms dealer and a policeman driving a car full of weapons and 800 rounds of ammunition were intercepted by the Road Traffic Inspectorate, working with Durban Metro Police and SAPS.
The Witness reports that, according to MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, the two people failed to produce valid documents that affirm adherence to the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000 (FCA).
“Importantly, we do not want our road networks to be used as part of the illegal supply and movements of firearms and ammunition.
“The proliferation of firearms and ammunition is a major contributor towards violent crimes and robberies.”
Duma adds that the vehicle that the men were travelling in was impounded, as it was illegally fitted with security lights.
“This is in contravention of the National Road Traffic Act [93 of 1996]. By and large, the RTI is clamping down on the use of blue lights in any part of the province.”
Three suspects have also been arrested for impersonating police officers and were found in possession of fake police appointment cards.
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