Joint police team found several firearms and explosives from a safe house

The Provincial Head of the Hawks in Mpumalanga, Major General Gerber once more applauded the multidisciplinary team for their great effort, spending sleepless nights to ensure the safety of the public. This follows the recovery of dangerous weapons which were recovered during an investigation conducted following the series of robberies which took place around Hazyview.

On Friday, 4 August 2023 at 10:00, information was received about a safe house in Phola, Masoyi, regarding to firearms and ammunition that were hidden in the house.

A multi-disciplinary team consisting of Nelspruit Serious Organised Crime Investigation, Middelburg Serious Organised Crime, NPVC Head Office, Crime Intelligence, National Intervention Unit, Nelspruit LCRC and Nelspruit Bomb Disposal unit went to the house. The house was searched, but no one was found in the house. Further investigation led to the recovery of several firearms hidden in the ceiling of the house.

The following was seized, 4× AK…


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