Four arrested in possession of unlicensed high calibre firearms

The four male suspects were arrested on Thursday night during a routine high-speed operation on the N1 freeway, Samrand in Centurion.

Acting Gauteng Traffic Police Spokesperson Nomphiti Mtshali says the suspects were intercepted after being found driving a BMW 1 Series at an excessive speed of 235km/h.

The son of a prominent Mayor from KwaZulu-Natal was found travelling with the suspects and claimed the suspects were his protectors

“The suspects failed to produce any form of identification.

Upon searching the vehicle, the officers discovered unlicensed high calibre firearms and ammunition as well as several Natis motor vehicle registration documents as well as motor vehicle keys. The suspects were immediately arrested and police investigations are currently underway at this stage,” says Mtshali.

The suspects are expected to appear in Pretoria Magistrates Court facing charges of possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition, and contravention of the level 3  Disaster Management Act,  and for reckless and negligent driving with an alternative charge of exceeding the general speed limit of 120km/h.

In a separate incident, six drivers were arrested for excessive speeding.

The arrested suspects will appear at various Magistrate Courts in due course.

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