| Intelligence-driven operation leads to two suspects arrested, illegal firearms seized in Bojanala | |
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| 2026/05/05 | |
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Media Statement POTCHEFSTROOM - The South African Police Service in the North West has recorded a breakthrough following two successful intelligence-driven operations that led to the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of unlicensed firearms and ammunition in Tlhabane and Boitekong. On Monday, 04 May 2026, members operationalised information received from a registered informer regarding individuals allegedly involved in armed robberies and in possession of illegal firearms. The information was coordinated with Crime Prevention and Visible Policing (Vispol) units for immediate action. In Tlhabane, at approximately 04:00, police conducted an operation at a residence in Thwane Street where a suspect was found in possession of a black revolver with four live rounds and one cartridge, with the serial number filed off. The suspect, 37-year-old, was arrested and detained at Tlhabane police station for possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. In a related operation at approximately 06:00 in Nkandla Seraleng Informal Settlement under the Boitekong policing area, members arrested a 36-year-old suspect after he was found in possession of a Norinco pistol with five live rounds and one cartridge. Both suspects are expected to appear before the Tlhabane and Rustenburg Magistrates’ Courts on Wednesday, 06 May 2026, on charges of possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition. The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the North West, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, commended the members for their swift and coordinated response, emphasising the importance of intelligence-led operations in removing illegal firearms from communities. Ends
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