8 February 17:30
LIMPOPO – The four men appeared in the Giyani Magistrate’s Court today, according to Limpopo Hawks Spokesperson, Capt Matimba Maluleke.
“The 18-year-old and 25-year-old suspects were fined R1 000 and R1 500 respectively, or six months’ imprisonment,” he said.
The 35-year-old suspect, who was charged for the possession of an unlicensed firearm, as well as contravening the Immigration Act, was remanded in custody until 17 February for further investigation.
Meanwhile, the 29-year-old suspect charged for contravening the Immigration Act was remanded in custody until 12 February for a Shona interpreter, he concluded.
7 February 13:00
LIMPOPO – Four men, between the ages of 18 and 35, will appear in the Giyani Magistrate’s Court tomorrow, facing charges of contravening the Firearms Control and Immigration acts.
The four were arrested in Giyani yesterday, according to a statement by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation’s Limpopo Spokesperson, Capt Matimba Maluleke.
“The Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation Unit received a tip-off about two suspicious vehicles in Giyani CBD and it was followed up,” he said.
The Hawks and members of the Mopani District Crime Prevention Unit, Giyani Local Criminal Record Centre, Highway Patrol, as well as Giyani Crime Prevention members searched for the vehicles.
“Upon searching the vehicles, a 9mm firearm, with its serial number filed off, and ammunition were found and seized. Preliminary investigation established that the four suspects are undocumented foreign nationals,” Maluleke added.
The firearm will be taken for ballistic testing to ascertain its originality, Maluleke concluded.
