A 19-year-old man was arrested after he was found with a stolen police firearm in Kwanobuhle.
The firearm was reported stolen in a housebreaking at a police officer's home in December.
“On Tuesday, January 1, 2023 at about 10am, Nelson Mandela Bay District Crime Combating Unit members received and followed on information of a suspect in possession of a stolen police firearm.
“The 19-year-old teenage suspect was found in the bedroom of a house in Ceshu Street in Kwanobuhle.
“A 9mm Z88 pistol, three rounds of ammunition and three used 9mm and R1 rifle projectiles were found in his possession,” said Eastern Cape police spokesperson, Colonel Priscilla Naidu.
“The firearm was reported stolen in a housebreaking at a police officer’s home in December 2022 in Kwanobuhle.
“Further investigation by the members resulted in the recovery of a police radio as well as other property belonging to the police officer.
“These stolen items were found in a bag at the suspect’s house in Ndenzeni Street.”
He was detained on charges of illegal possession of a firearm, illegal possession of ammunition and possession of suspected stolen property.
“Detectives are busy establishing the teenager’s involvement in the housebreaking.
“Additional charges may be added as the investigation unfolds,” she said.
He was expected to appear in the Kwanobuhle Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.
KARIEGA | KWANOBUHLE TEEN, 19, FOUND IN POSSESSION OF POLICE OFFICERS STOLEN FIREARM AND ARRESTED
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