The operation was conducted with officials from the Department of Home Affairs and inspectors from the Department of Employment and Labour.

Authorities carried out suspect raids, inspections of liquor outlets, and stop-and-search activities during the enforcement action.

Police said the main focus of the operation was tackling illegal firearms and drugs. The operation also targeted illegal immigrants as part of the coordinated enforcement efforts.

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Police in Malamulele in Limpopo arrested a 15-year-old boy and his 37-year-old male relative for the  possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition on Thursday in Mahonisi Village, within the local policing area in Vhembe District.

The arrests followed an incident at a local high school where police were summoned after three live rounds of ammunition were confiscated from a 15-year-old learner on the school premises.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the ammunition belonged to an adult relative of the learner.

Police proceeded to the learner’s residence, where the 37-year-old relative was found. Further investigations led to the recovery of additional ammunition (39 rounds), a firearm concealed in a holster, a magazine, and empty cartridges hidden at various locations in nearby bushes.

The adult suspect was arrested and charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.

He is expected to appear before the Malamulele Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 09 February 2026.

The matter against the minor was dealt with in accordance with the Child Justice Act.

The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, commended the prompt action by police and school authorities.

“I reiterate that illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, particularly where children are involved, will not be tolerated, as it poses a serious threat to the safety of communities and schools,” she said.

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Provincial police have released a one week report ( from 15 December _ 21 December 2005), indicating that about 1525 suspects were arrested.

The operation was executed through roadblocks stop and searches, tracing operations and high visibility disruptions and crime awareness campaigns.

The suspects were arrested for various offenses:

•  illegal migrants (384)
•  driving under the influence of alcohol (99)
•  assult_GBH (102)
• malicious damage of property ( 43)
• assault common (101)
• rape (21)
• possession of drugs (61)
•  illicit mining (45)
•  theft of or from motor vehicle (03)
• murder (03)
•  robbery residence (03)
• business robbery (01)
•  possession of dangerous weapons (24)
•  illegal possession of firearms (04)
•  illegal possession of ammunition (03)
• burglary residential (15)
• possession of counterfeit goods (4)
•  illegal dealing in liquor (84)
•  possession of illicit cigarettes (02)
•  failure to keep records of second _ hand goods (01)
•  dealing with drugs (11)
• other crimes ( 496)

Provincial Police Commissioner Lt General Thembi Habede has praised the team’s in removing all forms of criminality in the province.

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According to police, an intelligence-driven operation led investigators to an SAPS-issued 9mm pistol and an R5 rifle. Both weapons were confirmed to be the guns taken from Sergeant Rapetsoa and Constable Montja before they were murdered on Friday night.

In response to the killings, police mobilised specialised teams, including Crime Intelligence, the Tactical Response Team and the Hawks, to track down both the suspects and the missing firearms. The operation led officers to Tembisa and Mamelodi East, where the weapons and several rounds of ammunition were recovered.

The two arrested suspects are expected to face charges of illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. Investigations into the murders of the two officers are still underway, and police say more arrests are expected.

The search continues for additional suspects as well as a second missing 9mm pistol.

Police leadership has welcomed the breakthrough. The national commissioner praised the teams for their swift response and stressed that attacks on police officers undermine the authority of the state. He also revealed that from April to September this year, six officers were killed in the line of duty, and reassured the public that SAPS is working to ensure officers receive the resources and training needed to protect themselves and communities.

The two officers killed in Ivory Park were on crime-prevention duties when they were ambushed. Their attackers fled the scene with their service pistols, a rifle, and two cellphones. Police have vowed to bring everyone involved to justice.

Anyone with information is urged to contact authorities through the national crime-stop number or the Ivory Park station commander.

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Authorities say they were acting on a tip-off about an armed gang believed to be in possession of illegal firearms. When officers moved in, the suspects allegedly opened fire.

Police returned fire, killing three suspects on the scene, while a fourth managed to escape.

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