Eastern Cape Security Company Raided: 140 Firearms Seized and 135 Remain Unaccounted For

Mthatha businessman arrested as police seize 140 firearms

During the inspection, the businessman was found in possession of a company firearm without the required permit.

Police probe how security company firearm ended up with arrested man

A 39-year-old man is expected in court after police allegedly found an unlicensed firearm linked to a Gqeberha-based private security company during a stop-and-search operation in Umasizakhe.

SAPS seizes 140 firearms at Mthatha security firm

A Mthatha businessman has been arrested for allegedly contravening the Firearms Control Act following a South African Police Service (SAPS) inspection at his security company’s head office recently. According to SAPS, members of Operation Buyisa discovered that the businessman was in possession of a company firearm without the required permit, allegedly contravening Section 3(1)(a) of […]

Police Seize 140 Unregistered Rifles, Pistols From Security Company, Arrest Owner

Mthatha – A 60-year-old businessman from Mthatha, Eastern Cape, who was out on bail for the murder of a police officer, has been rearrested. Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Amanda van Wyk said the businessman, who has not been named, was found in possession of a company firearm without the required permit. Law enforcers decided to […]