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Media Statement NELSPRUIT – The Police in Hendrina nabbed four suspects, aged between 23 and 45, at a certain shopping centre on Sunday, 05 May 2024, and recovered six firearms with ammunition. According to information members of the SAPS were busy patrolling around the area of Hendrina where they were also checking on various business shops. It was during this time when members noticed something sinister about an employee of a certain retail store who seemed to be somehow troubled. Members then somehow got the message that there were armed suspects in the vicinity. The astute members mobilized their resources and tactically approached a Toyota Starlet, which was parked next to the retail shop, with one person. A search was conducted by the members who initially found two firearms. The team then proceeded with the man to a nearby shop where three other men were nabbed on charges of possession of a firearms. Upon further search inside the vehicle, more weapons were discovered, and all firearms confiscated are three 9 mm pistols, one revolver, one rifle, as well as one shotgun as well as 71 live rounds of various assorted ammunition, including that for rifles, pistols and some for revolvers. Though the case has not yet been enrolled in court pending further investigation to be conducted, the firearms were confiscated by the Police and the weapons will undergo ballistic testing. The four men are currently out pending this investigation. The Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela has commended members for their vigilance. Ends
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