By BAKANG MOKOTO
Five suspects aged between 28 and 45 were nabbed by the Public Order Police (POP) for illegal possession of firearm and ammunition in Ventersdorp. According to the North West police spokesperson, Capt Aaftje Botman, the accused were arrested on Wednesday after members of Public Order Police (POP) stopped and searched a suspicious vehicle.
According to the North West police spokesperson, Capt Aaftje Botman, the accused were arrested on Wednesday after members of Public Order Police (POP) stopped and searched a suspicious vehicle.
“The police were monitoring community protest on the Ventersdorp – Coligny road when they stopped the accused’s vehicle. During the search, the police found an unlicensed rifle together with the ammunition inside the vehicle.“The accused were then arrested after failing to account for the possession. As a result, the North West Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane, commended the members for their proactive action that prevented possible commission of the crime. She said that the police will continue to work hard to discourage crime through visibility,” she said.
“The accused were then arrested after failing to account for the possession. As a result, the North West Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane, commended the members for their proactive action that prevented possible commission of the crime. She said that the police will continue to work hard to discourage crime through visibility,” she said.
The accused will remain in custody until their next court appearance on 27 September 2019 at Ventersdorp Magistrate’s Court.
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