Five arrested in Winterveld for possession of unlicensed firearms
"Upon police searching the suspect's vehicle, a pistol and R5 firearms with a filed-off serial number and ammunition were recovered."
Dube police arrested five suspects – three men and two women – for possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition in Bushveld Road, Winterveld on Friday.
Police spokesperson Thembi Nowathe said the five were arrested after community members complained about a suspicious-looking car that was driving around Makaonyana.
Nowathe said police stopped the suspect’s vehicle which matched the description and registration number provided.
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“Upon police searching the suspect’s vehicle, a pistol and R5 firearms with a filed-off serial number and ammunition were recovered.
“Three men and two women suspects, aged between 30 and 36, were arrested charged with possession of illegal firearms and ammunition.”
Nowathe said the firearms would be taken for ballistic assessment to verify if the firearms were used to commit serious crimes.
Tshwane Acting District Commissioner, Brigadier Samuael Thine praised the community members for sharing information with the police.
“A single illegal firearm confiscated from the hands of the criminals helps to prevent violent crimes and safe lives.”
Nowathe said the suspects will appear in court soon.
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