Three Dannhauser men have been arrested for the possession of illegal firearms and ammunition.
“The men were arrested during a Province-wide sweep, in intensified efforts to remove illegal firearms and ammunition from our streets,” said SAPS spokesperson, Captain Nqobile Gwala.
First, a 20-year-old Rutland man was arrested after he was found in possession of an unlicensed 9mm pistol.
Later, a man (30) was taken into custody after he was found in possession of 3 gas guns.
A 3rd suspect was arrested in the Poona area after he was found in possession of ammunition without required permits.
All 3 are expected to appear in the Dannhauser Magistrate’s Court soon.
“Illegal firearms are 1 of the contributors to violent crimes in the province and police officer across KZN have been embarking on operations to disarm criminals, ” concluded Captain Gwala.
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