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AK47 rifle and 108 rounds of ammunition seized in Harding

The firearms will be subjected to ballistic testing to ascertain if they have been used in the commission of any crime.

July 28, 2020
Shona Aylward Less than a minute
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A recent operation to track down illegal firearms yielded positive results when police recovered firearms and arrested a 42-year-old man at his homestead in Madwaleni Reserve at KwaMachi in the Harding policing area.

Two 303 rifles, an AK47 rifle and an assortment of 108 rounds of ammunition were seized.

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The suspect is expected to appear in the Harding Magistrate’s Court.

The firearms will be subjected to ballistic testing to ascertain if they have been used in the commission of any crime.

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Khombinkosi Jula commended the police officers for the arrests and recoveries.

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July 28, 2020
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Shona Aylward is a vastly experienced journalist working as a senior reporter. Aside from her extensive community involvement and story writing, she is also involved in creative page layout, and the various media platforms. Shona began her career with Caxton at the Southlands Sun. Previous to this she worked in the marketing industry for surf magazines. Shona is a renown 'greenie' and champions environmental causes. She is also Mom to a number of dogs and cats, and the occasional uninvited snake. When she can find some spare time, it's usually to the beach that she heads.
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