BLOEMFONTEIN: Two men have been arrested in the Universitas suburb in Bloemfontein after they were found in possession of dangerous military equipment, apparently stolen from De Brug Military Base. The base is located outside Bloemfontein. The arrested took place in the morning of Friday, 17 October.
The military weapons include mortar cartridges and firing pins, components of a weapon system that fires explosive rounds. According to a report, a Bloemsec Rapid Response unit officer detained the two suspects upon finding the weapons in their possession.
The bomb squad was called to verify and clear the cartridges that the private security officer recovered. The destructive weapons were subsequently verified by the military police and the Bloemfontein Flying Squad, who were called to the scene.
The private security officer acted on information received from vigilant community members in the area. The suspects were spotted on Paul Kruger Avenue, acting suspiciously. The suspects’ ages and origins are unknown.
NovaNews, was yet to receive police confirmation regarding details surrounding the incident.
