Picture: Firearms confiscated by police/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
24 December 2025 – Two suspects are expected to appear in the Ganyesa Magistrate’s Court today, facing charges of unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition respectively. The suspects were arrested at two separate residences during a crime intelligence-led operation by Vryburg K9 and Crime Prevention Unit members in Morokweng village, near Ganyesa in the early hours of Tuesday morning, 23 December 2025.
The North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said the first suspect (38) was found in possession of an unlicensed pistol and five rounds of ammunition. Mokgwabone said it transpired during circulation that the firearm belonged to an individual in Kokwana village, Morokweng.
“The second suspect (49) was also apprehended for possession of an unlicensed firearm (Norinco pistol) and eight rounds of ammunition. Preliminary investigation revealed that the lawful owner of the firearm is deceased and he was a resident of Pomfret, near Morokweng.
“Both firearms and ammunition have been confiscated and will be subjected to ballistic testing,” he said.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, commended the police for a job well done and removing firearms from the wrong hands.
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