2 Unlicensed firearms recovered after community tip-off, Temba

South African Police Service

2 Unlicensed firearms recovered after community tip-off, Temba
2 Unlicensed firearms recovered after community tip-off, Temba. Photo: SAPS

Members of SAPS Temba arrested a 31-year-old suspect in the early hours of 22 March 2023, at Carousel View North for possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition following a community tip-off.

According to a preliminary report the members were out on a routine crime prevention patrol when they obtained information and proceeded to the identified address.

Upon arrival at the said address the members conducted a search which led to the recovery of two unlicensed firearms with ammunition hidden inside of a computer tower.

The firearms will be subjected to a ballistic test to determine whether it can be linked to other serious crimes committed.

SAPS Newsroom

SOURCESouth African Police Service