A tactical-driven operation of the Standerton K9-unit and Val-detectives proved successful in Phalama Section, Sakhile recently when Mr Mpikiseni Kusakusa Shelembe was apprehended in connection with possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
A shotgun with serial number 131574, 18 shotgun rounds and 22 rubber bullets with an estimated value of R30 000 were confiscated.
Sakhile Police opened a case of possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
Mr Shelembe appeared in the Standerton Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 8 October and was remanded in custody.
A formal bail application will be heard on 14 October and his next court appearance was scheduled for 22 October.
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