Enhancing police visibility in hot spot areas in the Bethelsdorp policing precinct has resulted in the arrest of a suspect and confiscation of a firearm and ammunition.
On 19 July 2017 at about 18:30, members from SAPS Bethelsdorp were patrolling in Gloxinia Street when they noticed a suspicious looking male. The officers approached the male and upon searching him recovered a 9mm Luger firearm, 13 rounds of ammunition, 2 shotgun rounds and a magazine.
The 18-year-old teenager was detained on charges of illegal possession of a prohibited firearm, illegal possession of ammunition, conspiracy to commit a crime, theft and possession of suspected stolen property.
He will appear in court on Friday, 21 July 2017
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