Three men aged between 20 and 39 have been arrested in separate incidents in Flagstaff and Lusikisiki, with police recovering unlicensed firearms and ammunition.
Two suspects, aged 20 and 25, were arrested at Magusheni Shopping Centre on Tuesday, 10 November, following an alleged business robbery in Marashu. Police recovered two unlicensed firearms with erased serial numbers, ammunition and an undisclosed amount of money.
In a separate operation in KwaGxambana, Lusikisiki, a 39-year-old man was arrested after police found an unlicensed shotgun, 16 shotgun shells and eight 9mm rounds at his home.
The suspects are expected to appear in court on charges including business robbery and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.
OR Tambo District Commissioner Major General Norman Modishana praised police for the arrests and recovery of the weapons.
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