Two arrested for possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition
"The two men were renting a hardware store in Eersterust F4."
Two men were arrested in Eersterust F4 (Hammanskraal) on Tuesday for possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition.
They were arrested at around 22:40 by officers of Crime Intelligence and the Tshwane Metro police after following up on information about the suspects.
Temba police spokesperson Herman Moremi said the two men were renting a hardware store in Eersterust F4.
“Police found two foreign nationals in the hardware store and they were in possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition. They were arrested on the spot.
“Two Parabellums and a revolver with more than 90 rounds were recovered at the scene. The firearms will be taken to check if they were used in the commission of a crime.”
Moremi said the men will appear in the Moretele magistrate’s court in due course.
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