Eldorado Park police nab suspect with unlicensed firearm
Police patrolled Alfred Van Zeeberg Street around 20:30 when they spotted a suspicious individual.
A successful operation by Eldorado Park SAPS Crime Prevention Unit members led to the arrest of a 27-year-old suspect found in possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, during Operation Teka Hinkwaswo, at Alfred Van Zeeberg Street, on October 13.
Police patrolled Alfred Van Zeeberg Street around 20:30 when they spotted a suspicious individual.
According to Eldorado Park SAPS media liaison officer Sergeant Fezeka Khobo, the suspect fled upon noticing the police vehicle, prompting a chase.
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Khobo said upon apprehension, a search revealed a firearm with a magazine on the suspect’s hip.
“The suspect failed to produce a license for the firearm, leading to his arrest and detention at Eldorado Park SAPS.
Further investigation revealed that the firearm had been reported stolen in Lenasia, with the owner deceased since 2020.”
The Eldorado Park SAPS Station Commander, Brigadier Maluleke said sector managers, social crime prevention, wardens, and patrollers work together to address all crimes, including those in schools.
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The Client Service Centre focuses on attending to complaints with Sector vehicles, and the strategies yield positive results, he added.
“Teka Hinkwaswo and Skoon Maak operations have contributed to stabilising in shootings and a notable decrease in crime rates compared to previous years,” said Maluleke.
