Car chase lead to two arrest, assault rifles with ammunition recovery

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Two suspects were arrested when assault rifles with ammunition were recovered during a crime prevention patrols in Randfontein area on Monday.

It is reported that members of West Rand K9 unit spotted a suspicious looking Ford Figo vehicle. When the members tried to stop the vehicle, the suspects sped off, leading to a chase.

The provincial commissioner of the police in Gauteng, lieutenant general Elias Mawela says during the chase, the Ford Figo driver lost control causing the vehicle to crush.

#sapsGP The efforts of the police to fight the proliferation of firearms continue to yield good results as members of West Rand District recovered two assault rifles with ammunition and arrested two suspects in Randfontein area on Monday, 14 August 2023. #GunsOffTheStreets ML pic.twitter.com/GksjfPsrdW

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He continued; “The vehicle was tactically approached and the suspects alighted from the vehicle. Upon searching the vehicle, members found an AK-47 rifle, R5 rifle with magazines and ammunition. Serial numbers of both rifles were filed off. One of the suspects sustained an injury and was taken to a local hospital for medical attention”.

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Mawela applauded the members for their vigilance and efforts to fight the proliferation of firearms.

“The proliferation of firearms is a problem in Gauteng and this leads to them being a weapon of choice in most serious and violent crimes committed but this will not deter us. We will continue to make strides and put more effort in ensuring that firearms are removed from the wrong hands,” said Lt Gen Mawela.

The duo is expected to appear before court soon on charges of possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition.