On Monday, 05 July 2021 at about 16:50, members of the Tactical Response Team in Welkom followed intelligence-driven information about possible four males suspected to be in possession of firearms, with the intention to commit robberies around Lejweleputswa.
The suspects were said to be traveling from Virginia to Henneman with a Grey Hyundai Getz. The said vehicle was spotted at Hennenman at about 22:00 and tactically approached. The vehicle with four occupants was searched and two firearms with ammunition, both with serial numbers that were filed-off, were found.
All four suspects, aged between 27 and 34, failed to produce licenses to possess firearms and were subsequently arrested. The vehicle was also confiscated. Suspects will appear at Welkom Magistrate Court soon a charge of possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition.