GAUTENG. – A 33-year-old man was arrested on Friday in Eldorado Park after police found a nine mm firearm, two live rounds, a magazine and suspected illegally manufactured alcohol at his residence.
The arrest followed information received about alleged illegal manufacture and sale of alcohol in the Kliptown and Eldorado Park policing areas. Police say the suspect was arrested after reliable information was received that he was allegedly involved in the manufacture and distribution of illicit alcohol. Further information suggested he was believed to be in possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
Officers raided the address and found the firearm, ammunition, suspected illegal alcohol and packaging material that may be linked to its manufacture and distribution.
The suspect is expected to appear in court soon, while police investigations continue.
This article is an automatic English translation of a Nuusflits article originally published in Afrikaans. Read the Afrikaans original.
