By OBAKENG MAJE

Two men who were arrested for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition were remanded in custody. Tshotleko Ranko (24) and Thabo Mothai (22) briefly appeared before the Orkney Magistrate’s Court on 8 January 2024 following their arrests.

The North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone said the duo was arrested by the members of Stilfontein Public Order Police (POP) in Kanana Township, near Orkney on Saturday. Mokgwabone said the police were on patrol when they spotted two men sitting in a car.

“The pair got out of the car immediately when the police advanced. One of them, allegedly put a firearm on the roof of the car, but was arrested whist trying to run away. Although the other ran away, his freedom was short-lived following his arrest.

“The police searched him and found a firearm and ammunition in his possession. Both men were placed under arrest. The accused persons who are both Lesotho nationals, were remanded in custody until 18 January 2024 for bail application,” he said.

Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, applauded the police for their attentiveness, which led to the confiscation of the firearms that are used to commit serious and violent crimes.

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