
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
A 28 year-old man was arrested after he was allegedly found to be in a possession of a firearm in Kimberley. Northern Cape police spokesperson, Capt Thabo Litabe said the suspect was allegedly found with a 38 Special Rossi revolver, three live rounds and one cartridge.
Litabe said that Reservist Constable Kagisho Leshage reacted to an intelligence driven information about a suspicious looking man who carried a firearm at old Game Centre in Bultfontein Street in Kimberley.
“Upon his arrival at the scene, Leshage searched the suspect and found unlicensed firearm and ammunition. The suspect was arrested and his firearm was booked as evidence into the SAPS 13 store.
“He was charged for being in possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition. The suspect is expected to appear at the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court on Monday,” he said.