In the early hours of 13 March 2019, a team of dedicated police officers from Ulundi Public Order Police and Crime Intelligence embarked on an operation at KwaNkulu in Nongoma. The police officers proceeded to a homestead where a search was conducted.
During the search 55 year old woman was found in possession of an AK47 and 303 rifle. A total of 234 rounds of ammunition of various calibres were found together with three magazines. The firearms were concealed in a wardrobe. The investigations are still continuing with regards to the origin of these firearms found on the premises.
In other operations conducted by police officers from the Public Order Police at KwaMakhutha and Creighton, two suspects were arrested for possession of unlicensed firearms. A 38 year old suspect was arrested at Eplangweni in KwaMakhutha after he was found in possession of a .38 special revolver and a pistol. Investigations conducted at the scene revealed that one of the firearms was stolen from Cato Manor in January 2007.
A 29 year old man was also arrested at Ndulwini in Creighton after he was found in possession of a 9mm pistol with five rounds of ammunition. In KwaMsane a 27 year old suspect was also arrested for possession of unlicensed firearm.
Operations targeted at reclaiming illegal firearms in the KwaZulu-Natal are gaining momentum and we urge communities to continue reported those that possess such forearms to police. All the arrested suspects are appearing at various Magistrates Courts today for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.
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