A man nabbed with ‘illegal’ firearm to appear in court!


By OBAKENG MAJE

A man (28) is expected to appear in the Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday for possession of an unlicensed firearm, ammunition, and contravention of Section 49(1)(a) of the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No. 13 of 2002) – entering or remaining in the Republic of South Africa illegally.

The North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Amanda Funani said, the suspect was arrested together with six other undocumented persons in the Safer Easter Operation roadblock that was conducted on the N12 road next to Matlosana Mall on Friday.

“The reports suggest that, a Chevrolet bakkie carrying seven suspected undocumented persons who are believed to be zama-zamas, was stopped near the Matlosana Mall.

“The suspect (28) allegedly tried to flee the scene but was caught and searched. Consequently, an unlicensed firearm and ammunition were discovered inside his bag and all suspects were arrested,” she said.

The District Police Commissioner of Dr Kenneth Kaunda, Major General Suzette Pretorius applauded the Klerksdorp Visible Policing members and all other role players for their vigilance that led to the arrest.

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