By BAKANG MOKOTO
23 December 2024- A 35-year-old man was arrested by the police in Noupoort for allegedly possessing a suspected stolen firearm. The police reportedly apprehended the suspect and confiscated a firearm from a house in Noupoort.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Sergio Kock said on 23 December 2024, at around 10:30am, the police in Noupoort followed up on information and searched a house in Tyoksville, Noupoort.
“The police found a 9mm Vector and ammunition during the execution of the sting operation. The suspect was arrested and charged for possession of a suspected stolen firearm.
“The serial numbers of firearm was filed off and will be sent for forensic testing. The SAPS management applaud the Noupoort SAPS for their vigilance that led to this outstanding confiscation and arrest during the festive season operations,” he said.
Kock said the police will continue to stamp down the authority of the state.
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