By REGINALD KANYANE
Two men were arrested by the police in Hartswater for being in possession of illegal firearms. The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Capt Olebogeng Tawana said, on Wednesday, the Hartswater K9, Highway Patrol, and members of Crime Prevention, received information about persons who were allegedly in possession of illegal firearms.
“The police acted promptly and proceeded to a house in Anderson Street in Hartswater. Two suspects were found on the premises. The police searched the house and found four homemade firearms, which includes shotguns, handguns, and ammunition.
“The suspects were also in possession of sketch plans to construct firearms including Nitro Cellulose (gun powder). The suspects are expected to appear in the Hartswater Magistrate’s Court soon,” Tawana said.
He said the suspects were charged with Contravention of Firearm Control Act 60 of 2000 and being in possession of prohibited firearms and unlawful possession of ammunition.
Meanwhile, the Francis Baard District Commissioner, Major General Johan Bean commended the police, who were involved in the arrest of the suspects.
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