Man arrested after he was found with military explosives
Date Published
2026/01/10
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Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Gauteng

 

GAUTENG - A 33-year-old man who is a foreign national was arrested after he was found with military explosives in Malvern East, Ekurhuleni District, on Friday 09 January 2026.

Anti- Gang Unit members received information regarding a man who he is in possession of explosives.

An operation was conducted and the police pounced on the house and found the suspects with explosives.

The suspect is expected to appear before Germiston Magistrate Court in due course, facing charges of possession of military explosives.
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