Centurion man busted for unlicensed firearm
The suspect was detained at Erasmia SAPS along with eight other people who were arrested for not wearing masks in a public area.
A Centurion man was arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition on Wednesday.
The man was expected to appear before the Atteridgeville magistrate’s court on Thursday on charges of possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
The suspect was arrested in Mooiplaas informal settlement located near Sunderland Ridge industrial firms, according to police spokesperson Constable Tumisang Moloto.
“Police have been holding compliance operations in the area during which they received information about the suspect. He was immediately located and when he saw the police, he tried to flee,” Moloto said.
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He was immediately caught and arrested.
Moloto said police seized an unlicensed 9mm pistol and seven rounds of ammunition.
“The suspect was detained at Erasmia SAPS along with eight other people who were arrested for not wearing masks in a public area under lockdown regulations,” he said.
The firearm was sent to ballistics to determine whether it was used in other crimes.
Erasmia acting station commander Captain Simon Maredi welcomed the arrest.
He said that the public had been given an amnesty to hand over their firearms at their nearest police stations but it has lapsed on 31 January.
“Removing illegal firearms and dangerous weapons from our streets remains a priority for the police as it can save lives,” said Maredi.
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