An intelligence driven joint operation by Pinetown Cluster and Pietermaritzburg Cluster Tactical Response Team members on Saturday, 30 November 20913 produced positive results. During their operations, four suspects aged 21 and 32 were arrested for possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition. The suspects are due to appear today, 2 December 2013 in the Mpumalanga Magistrate’s Court for possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
It is alleged that three suspects were arrested while on their way from the funeral at Mophela area near Mpumalanga Township. Two pistols, a revolver and seven rounds of ammunition were seized from them. On a follow up information, the members proceeded to Mpumalanga Township where they found a fourth suspect in possession of an unlicensed pistol with two live rounds. He was also arrested and charged with possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition. Two of the recovered firearms were reported stolen in Durban area during December 2003 and August 2013. All recovered firearms will be sent for ballistic tests to determine whether they were used in any crime in the country. The suspects are due to appear in the Mpumalanga Magistrate’s Court today, Monday, 02 December 2013. – South African Police Service
Provincial commissioner of KwaZulu-Natal, Lt General Mmamonnye Ngobeni welcomed the arrest and the recovery of unlicensed firearms by the members. She appeals to the public to continue providing the police with any information about any criminal activities in their areas including illegal firearms. Anyone who wish to provide information can contact our crime stop number 08600 10111.