A male suspect was arrested in Willowvale on Tuesday night, 12 November 2025, for possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition.
Police received information about a man allegedly in possession of a firearm at Nokatana Location, Qhakazana Administrative Area, at about 20:00. The members operationalised the information, teamed up with other officers, and proceeded to the location to follow up.
At approximately 22:05, the team arrived at the suspect’s residence. After obtaining permission to conduct a search, police found a 9mm pistol. The suspect was unable to produce a valid firearm licence and was immediately arrested. The firearm and ammunition were confiscated.
The firearm will be sent for ballistic testing to determine whether it may have been used in the commission of any other crimes.
The suspect is expected to appear before the Willowvale Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 13 November 2025, facing charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition.
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