Police in Gauteng have in the past two weeks recovered more than 400 unlicensed firearms and nearly 3,000 rounds of ammunition.
The firearms and ammunition were seized during operations, routine crime-prevention patrols, stop-and-searches and through community tip-offs.
Police spokesperson Col Noxolo Kweza said on Thursday the SAPS remained resolute in recovering unlicensed firearms and ammunition to address serious and violent crime in the province. Two of the firearms were recovered on Saturday when members of the Johannesburg K9 unit nabbed two suspects in Jeppe after a robbery earlier in the day in Bloemfontein.
“The members followed up on information that the suspects were making their way to Gauteng in a stolen white vehicle. The suspects’ vehicle collided with another one after a car chase and shoot-out with the police. “The duo were arrested and two unlicensed firearms and ammunition was recovered; another suspect evaded arrest,” Kweza said.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
More than 400 unlicensed firearms recovered in Gauteng in two weeksPolice in Gauteng have in the past two weeks recovered more than 400 unlicensed firearms and nearly 3,000 rounds of ammunition.
Read more »
Cops probe botched 'hit' on taxi owner after Centurion Golf Estate shootingCops probe botched 'hit' on taxi owner after Centurion Golf Estate shooting: Gauteng police are searching for suspects after a taxi owner was shot and wounded in front of Centurion Golf Estate near Pretoria on Wednesday evening.
Read more »
Cops probe botched 'hit' on taxi owner after Centurion Golf Estate shootingGauteng police are searching for suspects after a taxi owner was shot and wounded in front of Centurion Golf Estate near Pretoria on Wednesday evening.
Read more »
Cops probe botched 'hit' on taxi owner after Centurion Golf Estate shootingGauteng police are searching for suspects after a taxi owner was shot and wounded in front of Centurion Golf Estate near Pretoria on Wednesday evening.
Read more »
Liberia: When the Police Are Found WantingEditorial: The Liberia National Police (LNP) currently seems to currently has its acts upside down, significantly losing public trust in its duty to fight crimes and protect lives and property, principally due to lack of will to execute.
Read more »
Police kill knife-wielding man at Paris' Charles de Gaulle airport | News24Police officers shot and killed a man who brandished a knife at the Charles de Gaulle airport outside Paris on Wednesday, police and airport sources said.
Read more »