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167 live shotgun rounds found under bed near Port Shepstone

The man is due to appear in court soon on the relevant charge.  

September 18, 2023
Shona Aylward Less than a minute
The retrieved bullets.

A man (31) was arrested for unlawful possession of ammunition at Mkholombe during the early hours of Monday, September 18.

Police spokesman Captain Petros Mpinge said members of SAPS Port Shepstone received information and targeted the residence.

“At least 167 live shotgun rounds were found hidden under the bed,” he said.

The man is due to appear in court soon on the relevant charge.

Station Commander of SAPS Port Shepstone Brigadier Nonhlanhla Dhlamuka encouraged the local community to report any criminal activities to the police on 039 6881005/1006 and to get involved their local community policing forum structures.

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September 18, 2023
Shona Aylward Less than a minute

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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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