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Hit man was arrested
2022/12/21

 

Media Statement
Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (HAWKS)

GAUTENG – The Hawks Tactical Operations Management Section (TOMS), Gauteng Traffic Saturation unit together with Bad boys security members successfully arrested a hit man at Mofolo in Gauteng.

It is alleged that on Wednesday, 21 December 2022 an intelligence driven joint operation followed up on a tip-off regarding an alleged hit.

 The team went to the identified address of the alleged hit man and fortunately the suspect was at his residence.  The multi-disciplinary team approached the suspect tactically as the information was that he has a firearm.

Upon searching the room a pistol was found hidden in a wardrobe and a box of ammunition.  A further search of the room resulted in more ammunition including that of AK47 as well as .45 special.  The pistol was circulated and tested positive on a Roodeport case.

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