Police arrest Eldorado Park man found with unlicensed revolver
Patrolling officers confiscate an unlicensed gun with a filed-off serial number after cornering a group outside an Ext 2 house.
Police have arrested a 42-year-old man for the possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition in Eldorado Park.
According to a police statement, members of the Gauteng Anti-Gang Unit were conducting patrols along Brandberg Crescent in Ext 2 when they noticed a group of men standing outside a house.
When officers approached the group, some of the men allegedly attempted to flee. Police managed to corner them and conduct searches.
Firearm serial number removed
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During the search, officers recovered a 9mm revolver with its serial number filed off, along with three live rounds of ammunition, from the man.
The man was arrested and is expected to appear in the Kliptown Magistrate’s Court.
Police said the confiscated firearm would undergo ballistic testing to establish whether it had been used in other crimes.
Members of the public with information about illegal activities are urged to contact the SAPS Crime Stop line on 08600 10111 or submit anonymous tips through the MySAPS application.
