Two Men Arrested In North West and Limpopo For Illegal Firearms Possession

A 40-year-old man has been arrested in Ikageng, near Potchefstroom, after police found him in possession of an unlicensed rifle and a replica pistol.

The arrest was made on Friday during an intelligence-driven operation led by the Provincial Anti-Gang Unit in collaboration with Crime Intelligence.

Police spokesperson Kelebogile Morake said the operation followed information received from North West Crime Intelligence.

“An intelligence-driven operation was subsequently conducted by the Provincial Anti-Gang Unit in collaboration with North West Crime Intelligence Covert Operations,” Morake said.

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Items seized during the search included a rifle with a magazine, a replica blow pistol, and a magazine containing blank rounds. Ammunition for both firearms was also recovered.

Morake said it is not yet clear whether the firearms were used in any crimes, adding that they have been booked in for further investigation.

The suspect is expected to appear in the Potchefstroom Magistrate’s Court.

Second Arrest in Musina Linked to Robbery Investigations

In a separate incident in Limpopo, a 41-year-old man was arrested in the Vhembe District after being found in possession of an unlicensed firearm.

Police spokesperson Hlulani Mashaba said officers searched the suspect’s residence in Musina, where they recovered a silver pistol, a magazine and live ammunition.

“Police are also investigating possible links between the suspect and several robbery cases reported in the Musina policing precinct,” Mashaba said.