A firearm that was reported stolen more than two decades
ago, was found in possession of a man and woman during a vehicle search on the N2
near Jeffrey’s Bay yesterday, August 21.
Around midday yesterday, members from Kouga Law Enforcement
were patrolling on the N2, when they received a notification of a flagged
vehicle with CF registration number plates travelling past the Gamtoos Bridge
towards Humansdorp.
Police spokesperson, Sgt. Majola Nkohli, said that members
waited for the vehicle and also contacted police in Jeffrey’s Bay for
assistance. “Moments later, a vehicle was spotted on the N2 and pulled off the
road. The two occupants granted
permission for the vehicle to be searched and a 9mm Luger pistol with seven rounds
of ammunition was found stashed in a black small bag,” Nkohli explained.
“Preliminary investigation has revealed that the firearm was
reported stolen in Gelvandale 24 years ago in 1997,” Nkohli added.
The 61-year-old man and 28-year-old woman were arrested for the
possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition and will appear in the
Humansdorp Magistrates Court on Monday, August 23.
Acting District Commissioner, Brig. John Lebok, said that the
advancement in technology is positively contributing towards crime reduction. “Technology
increases ways where suspects could be linked to crime scenes. Through advanced
technology, a criminal’s freedom will be curtailed and they will no longer be
able to run from the law,” Lebok added.
