Man arrested with illegal firearm, Steenberg

South African Police Service

Man arrested with illegal firearm, Steenberg
Man arrested with illegal firearm, Steenberg

On Monday 1 October 2018 at about 18:45 members of the Steenberg Crime Prevention unit arrested a 34 year old male for the possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition in St Ambrose Circle, St Montague Village.

While busy with stop and search operations the members noticed a male walking in the road and when he saw the police vehicle he started running. The members gave chase and apprehended the suspect and confiscated a .38 Special Revolver with six live rounds of ammunition.

The suspect is due to make a court appearance once he has been charged.

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