Eight men have been arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm at Mooiplaas informal settlement in Centurion.
Erasmia police spokesperson Constable Tumisang Moloto could not confirm if the men were on their way to commit a crime.
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He said police were on routine patrol in Mooiplaas on Sunday when they received a tip-off about a suspicious white Toyota Avanza driving around the area.
“Police followed up the information and the vehicle was spotted. It was stopped and eight occupants were found inside. During the search, a firearm was seized and the eight suspects were arrested,” Moloto added.
Moloto said the men aged between 30 and 45, were expected to appear in court soon.
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