Nine men aged between 19 and 34 appeared at the Low’s Creek Periodical Court on 4 June, for alleged possession of firearms and ammunition. Their appearance follows after they were arrested on 3 June 2019, at Matsulu after they were involved in a bitter gun battle with another group from the same area.
The two groups, one believed to be led by a former Barberton Councillor and Lawyer, were fighting for no known reason as yet.
The nine are reported to have gotten into a double cab bakkie and fled from the scene when they were spotted by the police on the N4 national road. A chase then ensued after police tried to stop them but failed. Police eventually managed to corner and arrest them.
Their vehicle was searched and a 9mm Z88 firearm with the serial number filed off as well as a single round of ammunition were found.
The suspects were remanded in custody and will appear again at the Barberton Magistrate’s Court on 5 June 2019, for bail application.
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