A SAPS crime-fighting operation was carried out at Bhekulwandle Reserve near KwaMakhutha recently.

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Provincial SAPS spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Nqobile Gwala, said the operation was conducted by officers from the Provincial Special Investigation Unit, Tracking Task Team, and the Provincial Task Team in response to information about illegal firearms in the area.

“The team proceeded to a homestead where a search was conducted. A 24-year-old man was found in unlawful possession of a pistol, and another 29-year-old was found in possession of 24 capsules of heroin. Both men were arrested. While conducting the operation, the officers spotted a vehicle which was stopped and searched. Upon searching the boot of the vehicle, police officers found a stolen goat. A 43-year-old suspect was placed under arrest for stock theft. All three men will appear at the Umbumbulu Magistrate’s Court,” said Gwala.

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