Swift action by the Lwandle police saw the arrest of a man in possession of an illegal firearm at Broadway Square Mall on Monday 21 October. On-duty officers were doing routine crime-prevention patrols when they were alerted by members of the community to a man brandishing a firearm. Officers were given a description of the man and immediately dashed to the shopping centre where they identified him. After a tactical approach and thorough search, officers found the weapon and promptly arrested the suspect. A case of possession of illegal firearm and ammunition has been opened at the Lwandle Police Station. The 33-year-old was due to appear in the Strand Magistrates’ Court once formally charged.


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