Durban — A 26-year-old man travelling from KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng was arrested during a police operation on Saturday.
In a statement, police said an intelligence-driven operation by police in Gauteng led to the arrest of a suspect and recovery of an unlicensed firearm. Police said that they had information about a suspect making his way to Gauteng from KZN.
A team comprising of members from Crime Intelligence and Sedibeng K9 Unit operationalised the information and intercepted a vehicle with three occupants on Standerton Road, near Heidelberg, police said.
“A search led the team to recover an unlicensed firearm and the suspect was subsequently arrested. The driver of the said vehicle and a passenger were not arrested; further investigation is still under way,” police said.
“The firearm will be subjected to ballistic tests to determine whether it can be linked to other serious crimes committed.”
In July, a suspected hit man linked to a string of cases, including murder, attempted murder, carjacking, robbery and kidnapping was arrested on a bus travelling to the Western Cape. The crimes were committed in Inanda, KwaMashu, Mayville and other areas.
A roadblock was put in place at the Mariannhill Toll Plaza, along with other law enforcement agencies.
The bus was intercepted and the 31-year-old man was arrested. He was found in possession of a rifle with 90 rounds of ammunition that were concealed in his luggage.
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