While on a routine patrol in Primrose, last Sunday, officers from the Primrose Police Station stopped a suspicious vehicle in Pretoria Road.
“After introducing themselves police asked the vehicle’s driver and passenger to exit the vehicle so they could be searched,” said Sgt Styles Maome, communications officer for the Primrose police.
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During the search a black and silver revolver, with two rounds of live ammunition, was found in the driver’s front pocket.
“The man was unable to produce a licence for the firearm and was arrested,” said Maome.
He was arrested and taken to the Primrose Police Station, where he was charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm and live ammunition.
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The suspect has since appeared in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court, where his case was postponed for plea and trial.
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