A cache of unlicensed firearms has been intercepted

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A cache of unlicensed firearms destined for the Western Cape has been intercepted

 

 

A cache of unlicensed firearms destined for the Western Cape has been intercepted by the Police. The National Police Spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, says after several days of surveillance and information gathering, the anti-kidnapping task team pounced on a premises in Meyersdal in Johannesburg.

 

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A cache of unlicensed firearms destined for the Western Cape has been intercepted

A cache of unlicensed firearms destined for the Western Cape has been intercepted by the Police

 

There, they found 30 unlicensed pistols that appeared to be boxed and ready for delivery. Two suspects were arrested.

 

A cache of unlicensed firearms destined for the Western Cape has been intercepted

 

 

READ MORE: Anti-Kidnapping Task Team intercepts unlicensed firearms trafficking syndicate – 30 unlicensed pistols destined for Western Cape seized

Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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