To ensure the safety of the community members of Public Order Policing conducted a stop and search operation in Makhaza, Harare last night, which resulted in a 30-year-old suspect being arrested for being in possession of an unlicensed firearm.
During the early hours of this morning, members of the Provincial Integrated Team conducted a similar stop and search operation, also in Harare when another 30-year-old suspect was arrested at a local tavern in possession of an unlicensed 9mm pistol and ammunition.
Both suspects are expected to make their court appearances in Khayelitsha once they have been charged.
Two suspects due in court for the possession of unlicensed firearms in Harare https://t.co/bcq158kCcU#ArriveAlive #UnlicensedFirearms @SAPoliceService pic.twitter.com/Ozf92hUBKG
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