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Routine patrol leads to illegal gun arrest in Inanda
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Date: 2024-12-23 12:54:24

Routine patrol leads to illegal gun arrest in Inanda

A suspect was arrested in Amaoti, Inanda, for being in the illegal possession of a gun. He was arrested during a routine patrol.

DURING a routine patrol by the Metro Police, a suspect was arrested in Inanda for allegedly being in the unlawful possession of a gun. The arrest was confi rmed by Metro Police Spokesperson Colonel Boysie Zungu. He said the Renault in particular,” said Zungu. suspect is being processed by the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Inanda. “While on routine patrol along the D403 in Amaoti, Inanda, vigilant Metro Police officers heard gunshots nearby.

They quickly observed that the shots were coming from a vehicle not far from their location, from a white He said the driver was immediately arrested and will be charged for illegal gun possession. “With swift action, our officers intercepted the vehicle and safely recovered a black and silver revolver.  The driver was immediately arrested for being in the possession of an unlicensed fi rearm,” Zungu said. The confiscation of the illegal fi rearm is part of the Metro Polices’ efforts to rid the City of crime. “We are embarking on various crime prevention operations to reduce crime in the City and make our communities safer,” he said.