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Five Men Arrested in Mandeni with Illegal Firearms and Ammunition

Five men were arrested on Friday during a police Vehicle Check Point (VCP) operation on the P459 Road in Mandeni.

Officers stopped a white Toyota Avanza with five male occupants, uncovering an arsenal of illegal firearms and ammunition during the search.

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KZN SAPS spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda reported that police found five pistols, several rounds of ammunition, and noted that two of the guns had their serial numbers erased.

Initial investigations revealed that one firearm belonged to a deceased person, while two others were reported stolen—one from Ntuzuma in November 2020 and another from Sandton in June 2021.Durban Sun 1000

 

The suspects, aged 23 to 31, face multiple charges, including possession of illegal firearms, ammunition, and suspected stolen property.

They are set to appear in the KwaDukuza Magistrate’s Court on Monday as investigations continue.

 

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