This is following the deployment of more members from Crime Intelligence, Crime Detection, Tactical Response Team, K9 Unit, Public Order Policing and other Police units.

Information was received about an individual who was in possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition in Marite. This led to a house where police found a male and female.

Police say during the search, two firearms were discovered, an automatic rifle and a pistol with serial numbers filed-off as well as live ammunition.

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“The male suspect, who is the owner of the house was arrested and charged with possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition. The firearms will be sent for ballistic tests to determine if they were not used in the commission of crimes while the suspect will be profiled to check if he is not linked to other crimes,” reads a police statement.

Meanwhile, police have opened a case of murder for investigation after a man was found allegedly killed inside the car in Marite on the same night. The victim was found with gunshot wounds.

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The arrested suspect is expected to appear before the Mkhuhlu Magistrate’s Court tomorrow.

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According to police reports, members of the Standerton K9 Unit got a tip-off about a suspect who was allegedly dealing in drugs. During a search, a total of 34 full tablets of suspected of being Mandrax, weighing at about 59 grams, 32 sachets of suspected Crystal Meth, weighing at about 31 grams, 22 Pokes of dagga and loose dagga weighing at about 2155 grams as well as R350 were recovered in the premises.

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“The total street value of the suspected drugs recovered is at about R20 000.The man was immediately arrested and charged for dealing in drugs and is expected to appear in the Standerton Magistrate’s Court today,” said provincial spokesperson Brigadier Selvy Mohlala.

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