Randfontein Police found a firearm and ammunition left behind by fleeing illegal miners in Mohlakeng Extension 11 on Monday, 8 February.
According to Sergeant Carmen Hendricks, spokesperson for the Randfontein Police, the discovery was made when their Flexi A Crime Prevention team of Sergeant Tshepo Mosweu, Constable Margaret Mamaregane and Constable Braveman Mhlongo did normal patrols in the area.
“They spotted illegal miners busy in the field and approached them. The zama zamas noticed the police and ran away. While searching the surroundings the members noticed a plastic bag inside a hole and found a 9mm Norinco with its serial number filed off. In the bag they also found one magazine and two live rounds,” Hendricks said.
Brigadier Mashole Jacob Manamela, the Randfontein Police station commander commended the members for a job well done.
Anyone with information can contact the Randfontein Police on 011 414 4992, 011 412 7666 or alternatively 071 675 7094, or make use of the My SAPSapp. Also contact the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111 to report crime anonymously.
