Shop owner arrested for unlicensed firearm and ammunition
The man was arrested by the crime prevention unit in Mamelodi East police station after they received a tip-off.
A 51-year-old shop owner in Mamelodi East was arrested for possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition on Saturday.
The man was arrested by the crime prevention unit in Mamelodi East police station after they received a tip-off.
Police spokesperson, Constable Lethabo Mashilaone, said the officers quickly responded to the information they received and went to the given address.
“The police arrived at about 15:30 at the suspect’s shop and searched the man,” said Mashiloane.
“The suspect was found in possession of black 9mm pistol and 21 live rounds of ammunition. The suspect was immediately arrested for possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition,” said Mashiloane.
He added the firearm will be sent to ballistic testing to ascertain if it was used in the commission of serious and violent crimes.
The acting station commander of Mamelodi East SAPS, Colonel Lindiwe Mnguni, thanked community members for providing police with information.
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“It takes two to tango, we need the community on our side to fight crime in our area,” she said.
“If community members can continue to work with us, we will definitely make Mamelodi East a crime-free community.”
The man will appear in the Mamelodi magistrate’s court soon.
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