#BUTTERWORTH - MAN ARRESTED WITH PISTOL AND AMMUNITION

A 35 year old man was arrested by Butterworth Police on Saturday 12 December 2015 at about 14:55. He was arrested at Mcubakazi Township Butterworth. Ha was found with a pistol (Z88) that had 16 rounds of ammunition.

The serial number of the weapon was not filed off. Police will circulate the firearm to establish its lawful owner. The firearm will also be sent for ballistic testing to verify if it was not used in the commission of crime in the country.

The suspect is linked to robberies that took place around Willlowvale. He is due to appear before the Butterworth Magistrates’ Court today, 14 December 2015 on a charge of possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition.

VIA - SA Police Service