Pretoria Central Police arrested a man roaming the streets with a 9mm pistol and live rounds of ammunition in Salvokop on Saturday.
Police spokesperson Sergeant Tumisang Moloto said police members attached to sector policing were on a routine patrol in the area when they were informed of a man who was in possession of an unlicensed firearm.
“They followed up the information and a man fitting the description of the suspect was spotted. When he saw the Police, the suspect attempt to flee but he was cornered and arrested,” he said.
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“A 9mm pistol and live rounds of ammunition were recovered and seized.”
Moloto said the man faces a charge of possession of an unlicensed firearm.
Pretoria central station commnder Brigadier Moses Dladla expressed his gratitude towards the residents of Salvokop for reporting the crime.
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