Firearm recovered during patrols and roadside checks on the R24 in Magaliesburg

While conducting patrols and roadside checks on the R24 in Magaliesburg, members of the Gauteng Traffic Police and Wardens STT (Western Corridor) stopped a Mazda for a search.

During the search, officers discovered a Webley revolver with six live rounds of ammunition in a holster.

Upon further investigation, it was revealed that the firearm was registered to a different person, unknown to the driver.

The suspect was detained for possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.