Picture: A rifle confiscated by the police/Supplied
By REGINALD KANYANE
27 April 2026 – Two suspects briefly appeared at the Mogwase Magistrate Court after being arrested during the self-initiated operation conducted by members of Mogwase Visible Policing. On 21 April 2026, two men were arrested for possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition in Segakwaneng, Matangwaneng Section and Phiring Section in Moruleng, near Rustenburg.
The operation was conducted after the police received information that there’s a group of men involved in a spree of business and residential burglaries in the areas of Manamakgoteng and Moruleng.
The North West police spokesperson, Sergeant Kelebogile Morake said it is alleged that the said group was seen shooting with rifles that are suspected to be stolen in a burglary residential at nearby veld. Morake said information was followed and the first suspect was arrested.
“He led the team to Segakwaneng where a hunting rifle, rifle stand and ammunition were recovered. He further led the team to the second location at Matangwaneng Section in Moruleng, where a second suspect was found in possession of a 9mm pistol and ammunition.
“The third address at the Phiring Section in Moruleng, a rifle, magazine and ammunition were recovered. The two accused, Oratile Mosome (24) and Godfrey Mpuane (29), were arrested for possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition, and briefly appeared at the Mogwase Magistrate’s Court on 23 April 2026,” she said.
Morake further said the matter was postponed to 7 May 2026, while the accused are remanded in custody.
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