Suspect nabbed for possession of firearm following home raid
The suspect was charged for possession of prohibited firearm and unlicensed ammunition. Read more here:
Amajuba District Task Team and Crime Intelligence unit conducted an intelligence-driven operation that resulted in the arrest of a suspect in possession of a prohibited firearm.
According to Newcastle SAPS Corporate Communications Officer Lizzy Arumugam, the operation took place on December 29 at a homestead in the Manzana area of Osizweni.
“A 42-year-old man was arrested after police discovered him in possession of a prohibited 9mm pistol, a 9mm empty magazine, and five unlicensed 9mm live rounds,” she explained.
The suspect has been charged with possessing a prohibited firearm and unlicensed ammunition and will appear in court soon.
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