Members of SAPS Diepsloot arrested three suspects in two separate incidents in Diepsloot over this weekend and recovered two unlicensed firearms with ammunition.
A 23-year-old suspect was arrested on Friday night, 18 March 2022 for possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition following a stop and search.
In another incident, members of SAPS Diepsloot arrested two 34-year-old suspects along Ingonyama Street Diepsloot Ext 2 earlier today, 20 March 2022. The SAPS members were reportedly out on a routine crime prevention patrol when they noticed a suspicious looking vehicle with two occupants. A search led the members to recover an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
The suspects are expected to appear before the Randburg Magistrates’ Court soon.
Source: South African Police Service