28 January 2022 1 Min Read
Rifle stolen in Eastern Cape recovered in Free State
Suspect bust on his way to trade the weapon
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Free State police have apprehended a man in possession of a stolen rifle, silencer and live rounds of ammunition.
The weapon is believed to have been stolen in the Eastern Cape.
Lt-Col Thabo Covane said officers had received information that the 28-year-old suspect was on his way to trade the rifle.
A case of possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition was opened at Boithuso police station.
The suspect will appear in the Botshabelo magistrate's court on Monday.
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