Police attached to Maitland Flying Squad fulfilling their mandate to prevent and combat crime, yesterday followed up information at a house in Harare, Khayelitsha. The members conducted a search and found a 9mm pistol as well as a .38 Special revolver with ammunition. The serial numbers of both firearms were filed off. The members also confiscated 30 bottles of alcohol as well as a parcel of dagga.
A suspect, aged 69 was arrested on charges of possession of prohibited firearms and ammunition, possession of dagga and dealing in alcohol. He will appear in the Khayelitsha magistrates’ court on Monday, 26 April 2021.
Man arrested for possession of prohibited firearms, ammunition and dealing in alcohol https://t.co/oDU7URGKog #ArriveAlive #GunsOffTheStreets @SAPoliceService pic.twitter.com/eFKFlFi7l0
— Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) April 24, 2021