Two suspects aged 30 and 39 are expected to appear in the
Motherwell Magistrates’ Court on Monday, April 19 on charges of possession of a
prohibited firearm and illegal possession of ammunition.
According to police spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidu, it
is alleged that at about 14:15 yesterday, April 17 members
of SAPS Kwazakele Vispol Task Team received information about a firearm in a
vehicle that was at a funeral.
“The members spotted the silver Chev Aveo and when the
driver noticed the police vehicle, he drove away. The members attempted to stop
the vehicle however it sped away,” Naidu said.
She added that as the chase continued down Makubalo Street,
the passenger was seen throwing out the firearm.
“Police succeeded in stopping the vehicle and the driver and
passenger were arrested. The 9mm pistol, with the serial number filed off was
also recovered.”
