Anti-Gang Unit members arrested a 38-year-old male in Bethelsdorp this morning after they received information about a wanted suspect at residential premises in Booysens Park.
It is alleged that at about 10:20, members followed up on information about a wanted murder suspect and on arrival at the identified premises, the suspect was not there however, as they entered the house, a male was seen attempting to conceal something.
A 9mm pistol and ammunition were found in his possession. The firearm was reported stolen in King Williams Town in May 2017.
The suspect is expected to appear in the Gqeberha Magistrate’s Court soon on charges of illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition.
