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Kirkwood stolen firearm recovered in Missionvale, suspect arrested

South African Police Service

Kirkwood stolen firearm recovered in Missionvale, suspect arrested
Kirkwood stolen firearm recovered in Missionvale, suspect arrested. Photo: SAPS

Working together to stop the proliferation of firearms will ensure a safer and crime free society.

On Thursday, 17 November 2022 at about 15:15, the Nelson Mandela Bay District Crime Combatting Unit (CCU) followed up on information received about a stolen firearm at a shop in GG Grounds in Missionvale.

As soon as police stopped at the shop, the 29-year-old suspect attempted to run however he was swiftly apprehended.

Members also noticed him dropping an object and established that it was a 9mm pistol and 9 live rounds of ammunition. The firearm was reported stolen in Kirkwood in October 2022.

The suspect was arrested on a charge of illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition.

He is expected to appear in court soon.

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