Two members of the Attridgeville Vispol arrested a 19-year-old foreign national on Monday 21 September 2020, following a tip-off regarding unlawful possession of a firearm.
The arrest comes after an anonymous call by a community member who informed the sector vehicle about the unlawful possession of the firearm. The members made a follow-up and approached the alleged suspect.
The members introduced themselves and requested to search the premises.
After a few moments of searching the firearm was recovered, hidden in the premises of the suspect.
Further investigation will determine if the firearm was used in a commission of a crime and to whom it is registered.
Brigadier Mbangwa Nkhwashu applauds the bravery of the community to inform the Police of this crime.
A case of unlawful possession of a firearm was opened and the suspect will appear in court at the Attridgeville Magistrate’s court soon.
