Bishop Lavis police arrested a male suspect over the weekend for being in possession of an illegal firearm, ammunition and drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Provincial police spokesperson, Sergeant Noloyiso Rwexana, says the man was arrested with a firearm without a licence at an address in Bishop Lavis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPolice followed up on information they received. On arrival at the address, they arrested the suspect who was found with a 9mm pistol with one live round of ammunition, as well as dagga and tik.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rwexana says the suspect is due to appear in the Bishop Lavis Magistrate\u2019s Court on Monday 29 January.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cProvincial police commissioner, Lieutenant General Khombinkosi Jula, commended the officers because each firearm off our streets saves lives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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