Port Shepstone Public Order Police with the assistance of Crime Intelligence Unit members of the Umgungundlovu North Cluster arrested a 47 year old suspect, recovered three firearms and a vehicle in Mtulwa area, Dalton.
Police were conducting an intelligence driven operation when they spotted a suspicious vehicle in Mt Elias Road, Mtulwa area and a search was conducted.
During the search, the suspect was found in possession of a R5 rifle, 308 rifle and a Z88 pistol with an assortment of more than 40 rounds of ammunition.
They all had their serial numbers filed off. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect’s vehicle was positively linked to a hijacking that took place in Imbali Township in Pietermaritzburg in the first week of November and the 308 rifle was stolen two days ago during a housebreaking incident in Newtown area, KwaDukuza.
The suspect was immediately arrested and charged for possession of stolen property and illegal possession of firearms as well as ammunition.
He will appear at the New Hanover Magistrates’ Court on 4 December 2017. He will also be linked to Plessislaer hijacking and KwaDukuza housebreaking cases.
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