The Hawks, in collaboration with public order policing and a tactical response team, executed a sting operation at an alleged firearm training facility on a farm in Modimolle, Limpopo.
This intervention came after the authorities received a tip-off about suspicious activities taking place at the location.
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During the operation, the team seized licensed rifles, pistols, and ammunition that were purportedly being used for training purposes.
The intended use of this training remains undetermined, although provincial Hawks spokesperson W/O Lethunya Mmuroa mentioned that a military-related agenda could not be excluded.
Currently, investigations are underway to determine how these firearms and ammunition came to be at the farm. Despite the significant seizure, no arrests have been made in relation to this operation.
The growing concerns about unauthorized training activities involving licensed firearms in the region highlight the need for rigorous surveillance and swift action by law enforcement agencies.
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This incident comes shortly after a major police operation in White River, Mpumalanga, where 95 Libyans were arrested at what was suspected to be a military training camp. These consecutive discoveries underline the persistent challenges faced by the authorities in curbing illicit activities involving registered firearms.
As investigations continue, authorities face increasing pressure to clarify the circumstances surrounding the seized items while ensuring that regions like Modimolle remain secure from potential threats.
