Suspect arrested in possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition

Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Free State

FREE STATE – Operation Vala Umgodi team in the Free State Province received and operationalised intelligence about a male known as Max who allegedly was in possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition.

The operators arrived at the identified target house in Meloding near Virginia. A search was conducted, and a Black Norinco 9mm caliber together with a magazine loaded with six (6) live ammunition rounds were found. The 52-year-old male was immediately arrested and a case docket of Possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition was opened at Meloding police station.

Suspect will appear in Virginia Magistrate’s Court soon.

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