Man arrested after police seize two firearms in Umzinyathi area
A 65-year-old man was arrested after police recovered a pistol and a modified shotgun during an operation in the Nhlanhleni policing precinct.
A 65-year-old man was arrested after police seized two unlicensed firearms during an intelligence-driven operation in the Mfulamunye area, under Mahlaba Reserve, near Pomeroy, on Thursday, October 29.
The operation was conducted by uMzinyathi District Crime Intelligence in collaboration with Newcastle Public Order Policing (POP), following information about the alleged possession of unlicensed firearms.
According to SAPS spokesperson Sergeant Siyabonga Nkwanyana, the operation resulted in the recovery of a CZ 75 9mm pistol and a modified shotgun.
Suspect to appear in court
The man was arrested and charged with possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition.
He is expected to appear in the Msinga Magistrate’s Court.
Nkwanyana confirmed the arrests and firearm recoveries, saying the operation followed intelligence received by police.
