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Police recover stolen firearms and arrest suspect in Mbuzini area
Date Published:
2026/05/03
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Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Mpumalanga

NELSPRUIT - The multidisciplinary team conducting tracking and tracing operations acted on intelligence regarding a suspect allegedly in possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition at Masibekela Trust in the Mbuzini area.

Upon arrival, members identified a suspect matching the provided description. A search of the premises was conducted, during which three firearms and ammunition were discovered concealed in the ceiling. The suspect was immediately arrested.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the recovered firearms form part of six firearms that were stolen during an incident in Malelane in April 2026. To date, police have successfully recovered three of the six stolen firearms.

The items recovered include one 9mm revolver, one 9mm Vector firearm, one .303 calibre rifle (Topper model), twenty-seven rounds of .303 live ammunition, as well as four 9mm magazines.

The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi, commended the members for their swift response and commitment in removing illegal firearms from circulation. “The recovery of these firearms is a significant step in preventing further violent crimes. We commend our members for their dedication and urge communities to continue working with the police by providing valuable information that can assist in the fight against crime,” said General "

The suspect will appear at the relevant Magistrate’s Court soon, Police investigations are ongoing. Anyone with information that could assist the police may contact Crime Stop number on 08600 10111 or Alternatively use MySAPS App to report anonymously.

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072 528 4325

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