An intelligence-led operation conducted around the Jane Furse precinct in Limpopo, has led to the arrest of a 39-year-old male suspect for pointing of a firearm and intimidation.
On Monday, 09 November 2026, a 39-year-old male allegedly pointed a family member with a firearm after they had a fight at their residence in Dichueung Village. The suspect then fled the scene. The matter was reported to the police, who opened a case of pointing of a firearm.
Afterwards, the suspect allegedly went to the residence of his ex-girlfriend, where they also had a fight after the ex-girlfriend refused to open the door for him as her current boyfriend was inside the house. The suspect then allegedly threatened the ex-girlfriend with a firearm that was on his waist. The matter was also reported to the police, who opened a case of intimidation.
Following the incidents, on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, members of the Burgersfort Detectives Unit together with Jane Furse Detectives and Jane Furse Crime Prevention members conducted an operation around Jane Furse following incidents involving the male suspect.
The suspect was subsequently traced and arrested during the operation. Police also confiscated the firearm which was utilised during the commission of the crimes, which had been concealed at an RDP house in Jane Furse.
The 39-year-old suspect is expected to appear before the Jane Furse Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 12 November 2026, facing charges of pointing of a firearm and intimidation.
Police investigations are continuing.