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Media Statement FREE STATE – The Phuthaditjhaba police have arrested the 28-year-old man from Kudumane Village in Qwaqwa for possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition following a tip-off from community members. It’s alleged that on 1 January 2025 at about 19:30, police attended a complaint at Thaba di Mmele Initiation School based at Kudumane Village following a person who is in possession of an unlicensed firearm. The police responded on 2 January 2025 at about 01:00 with a surprise visit to the initiation school. They found a found group of men seated on the rock. When approached, one person amongst the group ran away carrying a bag and threw it on the ground. He was pursued by police and later caught by some of the men from the same group. The bag was searched, and a rusty shotgun with no serial number and bullet was found and seized by police as an exhibit. The case of possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition is being investigated.
The 28-year-old suspect is expected to appear before the Phuthaditjhaba Magistrate Court on Friday, 3 January 2025, facing charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
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