BOTSHABELO – A 30-year-old man was arrested after Tactical Response Team members react swiftly on positive information.

On Tuesday, 15 February 2022 at about 04:30, Botshabelo TRT members received information about man in possession of an unlicensed firearm. It is alleged that the information led members to a house in R Section, Botshabelo, where the suspect is residing. On arrival, members searched the premises and found a revolver with 13 live rounds of ammunition. The suspect could not provide officers with a license and he was arrested.

The firearm will be sent for tests, to confirm if it was not used in the commission of a crime. He will appear in the Botshabelo Magistrate court soon.

Source: South African Police Service