Recovered firearms during a raid in KZN. Photo: SAPS.
Eight suspects arrested and 24 firearms recovered in KZN
Eight suspects were arrested when police raided a property in Weenen, KwaZulu-Natal and recovered over 20 firearms
Recovered firearms during a raid in KZN. Photo: SAPS.
Twenty-four firearms were seized by the police in the early hours of this morning, Monday, 20 June in KwaZulu-Natal.
According to police spokesperson Thenjiswa Ngcobo, in the early hours of this morning, police conducted a multi -disciplinary operation at Manqofini area in Weenen.
“As the police were approaching the identified house, shots were fired towards them. They tactically entered the house and were able to disarm eight suspects,” Constable Ngcobo said.
She added that during a search of the house, police officers recovered a shotgun, two rifles, a revolver, four pistols and ninety rounds of ammunition.
“Police also found two explosives devices, a vehicle engine and dagga inside the house,” she explained.
THE BUST LED TO MORE FIREARMS RECOVERED IN THE AREA
Constable Ngcobo explained that the police proceeded to Sahlumbe area in Weenen where 1 rifle and 15 pistols were recovered. Unfortunately the suspects fled prior to police arrival.
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“ Eight suspects aged between 20 and 46 were arrested and detained at Weenen SAPS. They will appear before the Weenen Magistrates Court on Wednesday facing charges of attempted murder, possession of dagga, unlawful possession of explosives as well as unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition,” she said.
