Picture: A firearm and ammunition confiscated by police/Supplied
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
A Chinese national (29) has been arrested for being in possession of unlawful firearm and ammunition at Kutlwanong Township, outside Kimberley. Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Timothy Sam said the suspect was arrested by the Kimberley Tactical Response Team (TRT) on 7 December 2023.
Sam said while conducting crime prevention patrols, members of the TRT unit spotted a suspicious delivery truck standing at a business establishment in Kutlwanong and decided to approach it.
“They requested proof of delivery and or invoices of the consignment to verify and execute a routine stop and search. While the police were verifying the consignment against the invoices, the nervous-looking suspect hastily went into the yard.
“The police followed and found him in a car inside the yard. The police requested permission from him to search the car and found a bulletproof vest, a black case with a 9mm firearm with two magazines, several hollow point 9mm bullets, and 9mm bullets,” he said.
Sam further said the suspect failed to produce ownership proof and a license for the firearm and ammunition. He added that the suspect was subsequently arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.
“He will appear in the Galeshewe Magistrate’s Court soon,” said Sam.
Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, commended the police for their vigilance. She said that the proliferation of illegal firearms contributes towards the commission of serious and violent crimes.
“The illegal possession of firearms will be vigorously policed during the festive season and beyond,” said Otola.
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