Two suspects were apprehended by the EMPD in separate sting operations that led to the discovery of unlicensed firearms hidden on their persons and in their homes.
Tsakani – The EMPD’s Community Liaison Unit (CLU) arrested two men, aged 23 and 31, for possession of unlicensed firearms during operations in Tsakane and Langaville on May 21.
According to CoE spokesperson Zweli Dlamini, officers received information from the Crime Intelligence Unit about a person believed to have an unlicensed firearm.
“The individual was reportedly terrorising the community through a series of robberies in the area,” said Dlamini.
“In response, officers swiftly launched a sting operation to apprehend the man. They proceeded to an address on Khotavhushika Street, where they found someone matching the description provided.
“The officers explained the purpose of their visit and requested permission to do a search, which the suspect granted.
“They found identity documents and bank cards that the suspect could not explain and two unlicensed black firearms hidden beneath the mattress,” explained Dlamini.
Dlamini said officers cornered a 23-year-old male in Langaville Ext 3.
“Upon arrival, officers explained the reason for their visit and asked to search the premises, which the uneasy suspect allowed. Officers found a silver unlicensed firearm in his trousers, and the man failed to provide satisfactory answers for having a weapon,” he added.
Both suspects were detained at the Tsakane Police Station. The confiscated unlicensed guns with an estimated value of R1 650 were booked at the police station.
The two face charges of possession of a dangerous weapon and will soon appear in the Tsakane Magistrate’s Court.
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