In the early hours of Christmas Day, Gauteng Traffic Police and Gauteng Traffic Wardens stationed in Eldorado Park conducted successful operations that led to the recovery of multiple firearms and the arrest of suspects.
During routine patrols, the team apprehended a 16-year-old found in possession of a firearm reported stolen. The serial number of the firearm was intact, aiding in its identification.
Two additional suspects were arrested for the possession of an unlicensed CZ P09 firearm and a shotgun.
The suspects failed to produce valid documentation for the firearms. One of the suspects, who was the driver of the vehicle, was also charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.
The arrests followed reports from the community about a VW Caddy driving around and recklessly discharging a firearm in public. Acting on the tip-off, officers patrolled the area and spotted the vehicle, which matched the description provided.
The suspects were stopped along Main Road, and a thorough search led to the recovery of the firearms and the arrests…
