The rapid response by members of the Maitland Flying Squad resulted in the arrest of five suspects for possession of a prohibited firearm in Delft.
On Saturday afternoon, 01 May 2021, the members pulled over a vehicle on Delft Main Road that was allegedly used during a shooting that occurred at a funeral.
The vehicle was searched and a firearm, of which the serial number was removed, was found.
Five suspects aged between 27 and 35 were arrested and detained at Delft SAPS on a case of possession of a prohibited firearm.
The suspects are due to appear in the Blue Downs Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 03 May 2021 on the mentioned charges.