A 52-year-old man was arrested in meloden near Virginia after he was found in possession of a firearm without a permit and ammunition.
The arrest was made on Friday by the Operation Vala Umgodi team in the free state and acted on information about a suspect known as “Max”.
“On arrival in the home of the suspect, a search was carried out and a black Norinco 9mm caliber gun and magazine loaded with six live ammunition rounds were found,” Free state police commissioner Gen Baile Motswenyane said.
The suspect was arrested and a case of possession of firearm without a permit and ammunition opened. He is expected to soon appear in the court of the Virginia -Magistraat.
National police commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola said that the police would continue to intensify the activities to detect and remove illegal firearms and ammunition from the streets.
“Firearms are the favorite weapon of choice when crimes such as murders are committed and that is why it is crucial that we double our effects when removing those that are illegal from blood circulation,” said Masemola.
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