An integrated team consisting of the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) IIOC Undercover Reaction Unit together with the South African Police Service (SAPS) Ekurhuleni District Trio Task Team arrested a male and female suspect for the possession of two unlicensed firearms and ammunition in Selby, Johannesburg.
On Thursday, 11 May 2023, the operational team followed up on information about a suspect wanted for the murders of illegal miners (Zama Zamas) in Crystal Park, Benoni.
The information led the team to the suspect's residence at the Phola Informal Settlement in Selby.
Upon their arrival at the informal settlement, the officers were met with a barrage of gunfire and the officers returned fire in self-defense.
Amid the gunfight, the officers managed to apprehend a male and female suspect.
The female was found with a black bag and when searched a Norinco 45 ACP pistol with the serial number filed off, one magazine with 6 rounds, a hand grenade, and 15…
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