Pensioner with illegal firearm arrested
A 65 year old woman who failed to produce a firearm licence was arrested.
Umzinto Saps’ crime prevention members were recently on duty when they followed up on information about an illegal firearm being kept in the area.
They proceeded to Mkhumbane, Umzinto, where they recovered a 9mm Norinco pistol and ammunition.
This led to the arrest of a 65-year-old woman who failed to produce her firearm licence. Police also noticed that the serial number on the firearm was filed off.
The woman will appear in the Scottburgh Magistrate’s Court soon on charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
The firearm will undergo ballistic tests to determine if it was used in the commission of crime.
Police remind the public to report all criminal activities, especially those involving illegal firearms, to the nearest police station.
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