34-year-old held for possession of stolen police gear

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A 34-year-old man is scheduled to appear in the Vereeniging Magistrates’ Court on Friday.

This follows his arrest for being in possession of items believed to be stolen.

According to police reports, on Monday, 26 October, law enforcement officers received an informant’s tip-off concerning a person suspected of possessing an unlicensed firearm and a South African Police Service (SAPS) uniform.

The uniform was reportedly stolen during a recent housebreaking incident in the Sebokeng Zone 7 area over the preceding weekend.

#sapsGP [INTELLIGENCE DRIVEN OPERATION LEADS TO THE ARREST OF ONE SUSPECT FOR POSSESSION OF SUSPECTED STOLEN SAPS FIREARM AND UNIFORM] A 34yr-old man is expected to appear before the Vereeniging Magistrates' court on 30/10 after he was found in possession of suspected stolen… pic.twitter.com/EaRzfWxu7S

— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) October 29, 2026

This information prompted the police to take further investigative actions regarding the alleged possession of illegal items.

Suspected stolen goods recovered

Gauteng police spokesperson Lt Col Isaac Mudau said information was disseminated to the Sedibeng Roving Team, Sedibeng K9 Unit, and GTP HPCIA members to assist in the execution of a tactical operation, which was conducted on Wednesday.

“The suspect was arrested at his residence in Evaton, where the tactical team also recovered a SAPS-issued Beretta pistol with a magazine loaded with seven rounds of ammunition, an SAPS uniform, handcuffs, a suspected stolen soundbar, and a 32-inch Smart TV,” he explained.

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Police investigations are ongoing.