Bergville police arrested a suspect on Monday morning (October 11) after receiving a tip-off that a person was in possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition.

Sergeant Zwane and Constable Mthembu of the Bergville Visible Policing (Vispol) Unit traced the suspect to a premises in the Woodford area. When the suspect saw the police vehicle, he tried to make a run for it, but the officers gave chase and caught him. He was found with a 9mm Luger pistol and 13 rounds of ammunition.

The 46-year-old faces charges of being in possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition.

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The firearm will be sent for ballistic testing to determine if it has been used in the commission of any crimes.

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