Wednesday, June 09, 2010

Two arrested for possession of illegal firearm

By Kim Saulse
09 June 2010

Two suspects were arrested for the possession of an unlicensed firearm in Gugulethu yesterday.

Captain Ntomboxolo Sitshitshi said police were patrolling Lansdowne Road when they noticed a suspicious looking vehicle with two occupants.

“The Police searched the suspects and recovered a firearm (Z88 pistol) with its serial number filed off,” said Sitshitshi.

The suspects will appear at the Athlone Magistrates court tomorrow.

They face charges of possession of an illegal firearm.

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