Police arrested a 55-year-old male for possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition at corner Wanderers and Plein Street on 14 July 2020, at 16:00.
A security guard was at work at Keten House building, corner Wanderers and Plein Street when he went to his room he saw a male following him. He questioned him about what he wants there. He pulled out a firearm and pointed it at him. The guard screamed for help and the community came to his rescue.
Police were stopped on the street and they managed to apprehend the suspect. A firearm with live ammunition was recovered and a bunch of keys.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a firearm was reported stolen in the Johannesburg Central Police on the 12 March 2020.
Investigation is under way and the suspect will appear soon in the Johannesburg Magistrate Court.
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