Duo charged with possession of illegal firearms
The men, aged 47 and 51, were nabbed during intelligence-driven operations in the KwaMsane and Hluhluwe areas.
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The 47-year-old suspect was arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm and eight rounds of ammunition.
uMkhanyakude Cluster police spokesperson Lieutenant Sibusiso Mkhize said, after the arrest the operation proceeded to the Hluhluwe area where the 51-year-old suspect was arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm and 11 live rounds of ammunition.
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'Both suspects appeared in court on Monday last week, and were remanded in police custody pending further investigation. They are expected to appear on Tuesday, 22 July for a formal bail application,' said Mkhize.
Acting district commissioner Brigadier Jeros Thango praised the work done by the SAPS to serve justice in uMkhanyakude District.
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