Drugs, illegal firearm and knives confiscated during Harding operation
Two people were also fined for selling liquor without a licence during the operation, and the alcohol was confiscated.
Members of Saps Harding were performing crime prevention duties when information was received of an illegal firearm yesterday (November 2).
Members went to a home at Mazakele Phase 3 where it was searched and a 9mm pistol was found.
A man (29) was arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm after failing to produce a licence.
Police spokesman Captain Adam Francis said police also arrested a man (36) for being in possession of two live rounds of rifle ammunition for which he did not possess a permit.
Members were performing stop and search operations at a liquor outlet in Murchison Street when the man was arrested.
Further investigation will be conducted to locate a possible firearm for the ammunition.
He said two people were also fined for selling liquor without a licence during the operation and the alcohol was confiscated.
Police also took into possession dagga which was found abandoned near a police roadblock near Weza.
Capt Francis said police also confiscated a number of knives in the stop and search operations as this often leads to assault and possible murder when one is under the influence of substances.
An appeal is made by Saps to the public to report all criminal activities and suspicious behaviour to the nearest police station or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or My Saps mobile application. You may ask to remain anonymous.
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