| 2024/05/12 |
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Media Statement POTCHEFSTROOM – A 50-year-old suspect is expected to appear in the Vryburg Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 13 May 2024, for possession of suspected stolen firearm and defeating the ends of justice. The suspect who works at a firearm dealership, was arrested in Vryburg on Friday evening, 10 May 2024, while attempting to sell a firearm stolen last month in Bela-Bela, Limpopo Province, back to the lawful owner. It is alleged that after the lawful owner’s legal representative became aware that the suspect was in possession of the stolen firearm, they engaged Vryburg K9 and Bela-Bela Detectives about the matter. The lawful owner met with the police upon arrival in Vryburg and all went to the dealership where the manager showed the lawful owner his firearm and demanded R45 000.00. It was at that stage that Vryburg K9, Visible Policing and Local Criminal Record Centre (LCRC) members arrested the suspect. The firearm worth R160 000.00 was seized. The Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena commended everyone involved for their cooperation that resulted in the success. Ends
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