NORTHERN CAPE – A 29 year old suspect is expected to appear at Kuruman Magistrate Court on Wednesday,13 May 2020 for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.
The suspect was arrested on Tuesday morning, during a multi-disciplinary operation by the Hawks Serious Organised Crime Investigation, Crime Intelligence, Kuruman K9 and Tactical Response Team.
During April 2019, a search and seizure operation was conducted at the suspect’s house, and four firearms were recovered. Further investigation established that the said firearms were related to break-ins in the Kuruman area.
The suspect has also been linked to at least eight (8) house breaking cases and six firearms recovered.