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MOTHERWELL – <\/strong>A 33-year-old suspect has been arrested for the unlawful discharge of a firearm and possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition following a shooting incident at a funeral in Motherwell on Saturday, 21 March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Members of the Motherwell SAPS Technical Response Team acted on information about a possible shooting at a funeral in NU 10, Mbaza Street. While conducting a\u00a0roadblock\u00a0operation, officers spotted a white Volkswagen Polo Vivo whose driver allegedly fired shots at the homestead where the funeral was\u00a0being\u00a0held.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SAPS said in a statement that the suspect was intercepted, and upon searching the vehicle, police recovered two 9mm pistols with serial numbers removed, two magazines, five rounds of ammunition and two empty cartridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The suspect was unable to provide a licence for these items and was arrested. The vehicle was also confiscated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect is expected to appear in the Motherwell Magistrate’s Court on charges of possession of unlicensed\/prohibited firearms, possession of unlicensed ammunition, and unlawful discharge of a firearm in a public place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nelson Mandela Bay District Commissioner, Major General Vuyisile Ncata, commended SAPS members for their swift response, stating that such actions prevent further violence and reinforce SAPS\u2019 commitment to community safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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