Three suspects were arrested for possessing unlicensed firearms in Ethafeni Section on October 10.
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According to Sebenza SAPS spokesperson Sergeant Sharon Tsotsotso, Highway Patrol Constable Makhafola responded to a call of a woman in possession of illegal firearms and live ammunition.
“The officer intercepted the suspect’s grey Mercedes Benz.
“The female driver of the car happened to be the girlfriend of the late owner of one of the car washes in Ethafeni Section, Thembisa.
“Three firearms were found inside the car, consisting of two black pistols and one silver – all with the serial numbers filed off.”
Tsotsotso added the woman said she had given another firearm to be sold to the second suspect.
“Investigations revealed that the second suspect sold the firearm to the third suspect.”
“The third suspect was asked to return the firearm after he was contacted.
“Before returning the handgun, he asked the seller for a refund.
“The third suspect requested his girlfriend to give the pistol to the vendor at the carwash after reimbursement was sent using the cellphone app,” she said.
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All three suspects were detained for illegal possession of firearms. Five magazines, four firearms and an additional 11 live rounds of ammunition were seized.
“The firearms were booked in as exhibits at the Tembisa South Police Station,” said Tsotsotso.
The arrested suspects are expected to appear in Tembisa Magistrate’s Court soon.
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