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Four arrested over unlicensed firearms in Mpumalanga
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The South African Police Service has confirmed the arrest of four suspects found in possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition during a coordinated operation in the Enhlanzeni District, Mpumalanga.
According to police, the arrests were made on 7 June 2026 during a joint operation involving the Provincial Anti‑Hijacking Task Team, Tonga Visible Policing Unit, Crime Intelligence and Tonga Detectives.
Police said the operation followed investigations into a Toyota Hilux GD6 reportedly stolen in Mzinti on 29 May 2026. After receiving information about the vehicle, officers launched tracking operations, although the vehicle could not immediately be recovered.
Further intelligence gathering later led investigators to individuals suspected to be linked to the case, resulting in the arrests and the recovery of unlicensed firearms and ammunition.
The South African Police Service said investigations are ongoing as authorities work to determine possible links between the suspects and other criminal activities in the province.
Police added that the operation forms part of broader efforts to combat vehicle‑related crimes and remove illegal firearms from communities under ongoing national crime‑fighting campaigns such as Operation Shanela.
According to police, the arrests were made on 7 June 2026 during a joint operation involving the Provincial Anti‑Hijacking Task Team, Tonga Visible Policing Unit, Crime Intelligence and Tonga Detectives.
Police said the operation followed investigations into a Toyota Hilux GD6 reportedly stolen in Mzinti on 29 May 2026. After receiving information about the vehicle, officers launched tracking operations, although the vehicle could not immediately be recovered.
The South African Police Service said investigations are ongoing as authorities work to determine possible links between the suspects and other criminal activities in the province.
Police added that the operation forms part of broader efforts to combat vehicle‑related crimes and remove illegal firearms from communities under ongoing national crime‑fighting campaigns such as Operation Shanela.
Source - Byo24News
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