A 43-year-old man is expected to appear in court on a charge of possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition.

On Sunday, 03 October 2021 members of Upington Public Order Police were on duty when they received information about a man going around threatening people with a firearm. They initiated a search operation immediately and the said suspect was apprehended in Paballelo. A thorough search was conducted in his vehicle and a pistol and ammunition was found in his possession.

The Acting District Commissioner, Brigadier Johnny Besnaar commended the vigilant members for a job well done.

Source: South African Police Service