A man was arrested after being found in possession of an AK-47 and 27 rounds of ammunition in the Uitvaal area recently. 

Officers from Ekuvukeni SAPS sprung into action after receiving a tip-off that a person was carrying an assault rifle.

According to a police spokesperson, the officers approached the area tactically and surprised the suspect, who was promptly arrested.

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The suspect faces charges of being in possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition.

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