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Media Statement POLOKWANE – On Friday 28 February 2025, members of the Sekhukhune Tracking and Investigation Team together with Groblersdal Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit (VCIU) followed up on intelligence information received from members of Marble Hall regarding a male suspect in possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition, explosives, dealing in drugs including Contravention of Stock-Theft Act. The Police discovered that the suspect, aged 24, departed from his residence at Hlogotlou precinct to Burgersfort policing area while in possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle, reportedly stolen in November 2024, at Sinoville policing area, Gauteng province. Police members moved with speed to the vicinity and the suspected stolen motor vehicle was positively spotted along Monsterlus public road driven by a woman and was immediately stopped. Police enquired about the ownership and she responded that it belongs to her 24 year-old son. Further investigation has led polie to her residence and on arrival, police searched the 24-year-old son’s room. During the search, one shotgun with ammunition underneath the mattress and one firearm with more ammunition, concealed inside the ceiling, were discovered. Furthermore, police seized three sales documents, different brand marks and tattoos of unknown livestock. The operation continued until a 28-year-old male suspect, believed to be one of the suspect’s main distributors of the drugs, was located and found in possession of 21 sachets of Nyaope drugs. He was arrested on the spot. A manhunt for the 24-year-old male suspect, is underway and anyone with information that can assist with his apprehension should contact the Investigating Officer Sergeant Kgashane Malesa on 076 563 5686 or the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111 or nearest police or MySAPS App. A 28-year-old male suspect is due to appear before the Nebo Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 03 March 2025, facing a charge of possession and dealing in drugs. Police investigations are continuing. Ends
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