Rifles found buried in Westbury – suspects arrested
WESTBURY – Sophiatown police officers arrest two suspects. Find out what for here.
Two rifles are found buried in a yard. Photo: Supplied
Two suspects aged between 32 and 38-years-old were arrested after police officers received a tip-off regarding unlicensed firearms in Westbury.
Two suspects kneel in front of an officer after they are handcuffed. Photo: Supplied
On 27 March, Sophiatown Police Station received information about unlicensed firearms.
Warrant Officer TJ de Bruyn, spokesperson for the station said the police officers searched the specified location and discovered two rifles found buried in the yard.
“Two suspects were arrested and a case of possession of unlicensed firearms was opened,” he said.
Unlicensed firearms which are found. Photo:Supplied.
De Bruyn appealed to the public to come forward with any information they may have on the case.
This is a developing story, more information will be provided as it becomes available.
