52-Year-Old Induna arrested for possession of unlicensed firearms
Date Published:
2013/02/14
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Media Statement from KwaZulu Natal Media Centre

Media Statement from KwaZulu Natal Media Centre

Corporate Communication

South African Police Service

 

14 February 2013

 

The KwaZulu-Natal Police arrested a 52-year-old Induna for possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition.  The arrested suspect will be appearing today, 14 February 2013 at the Empangeni Magistrates Court.

In the early hours of this morning, 14 February 2013 police conducted an operation for illegal firearms in the area. Investigations led the members to a house at Mgazini area, Empangeni. Two 9mm pistols with six live rounds of ammunition were recovered in the house. The suspect failed to produce any documentation in terms of the Firearms Control Act. He was then arrested and charged for being in possession unlicensed firearm and ammunition.

KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Mmamonnye Ngobeni applauded the members for the swift arrest of the suspect and recovery of the illegal firearms and ammunition. She also commended the community for working with police rid the area of criminal elements.

 

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