Wanted suspect arrested for illegal gun possession
Date: 2024-10-22 09:43:50
Wanted suspect arrested for illegal gun possession
SWIFT action from the Metro Police resulted in a suspect being arrested for illegal gun possession in Dodoza Reserve, Folweni. Members from the Specialised Unit responded to information provided regarding an individual in possession of an unlicensed rearm, which was possibly connected to a serious crime. “Officers were responding to information received from an anonymous tipoff. This resulted in a suspect being arrested for being in possession of one illegal 9mm pistol and 20 rounds of live ammunition,” said Metro Police Spokesperson Colonel Boysie Zungu.
Zungu said the suspect has been on the Specialised Unit’s radar for months as he can be linked to other serious crimes. “Further investigations are being conducted, there are ongoing investigations underway that may link the suspects to other crimes,” said Zungu. Meanwhile, in another operation, the Metro Police arrested a suspect in Phoenix for being in possession of an illegal firearm and live ammunition.
The accused is linked to ongoing gang wars in the area. “During the operation, an individual was apprehended and is now facing charges for possession of an unlicensed firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition,” said Zungu.