Man arrested in Folweni for gun and dagga possession

Another man was arrested in the area recently for manufacturing guns at his home.

May 12, 2023

Vusi Mthalane 1 minute read

ON MAY 11, a man was arrested in Pholas Reserve in Folweni for possession of guns, ammunition and dagga.
Metro police arrested the suspect, who will not be named until he appears in court, after a tip-off.

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Metro police spokesperson, Senior Superintendant Boysie Zungu, said the accused was found in possession of a homemade shotgun, a pistol, ammunition, and a large quantity of dagga. In April, another man was arrested in the area for illegally manufacturing guns.

“The suspect was processed at the Folweni police station and will appear in court soon,” said Zungu.

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May 12, 2023

Vusi Mthalane 1 minute read

Vusi Mthalane

Vusi Mthalane is a senior journalist with the South Coast Sun newspaper. With more than 13 years of newsroom experience, he covers stories that matter to communities along the South Coast, from Isipingo to Umgababa. His work has also appeared in The Witness, Zululand Fever, and the South Coast Fever.