{"id":48433,"date":"2022-10-31T10:58:07","date_gmt":"2022-10-31T10:58:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricagazette.com\/?p=48433"},"modified":"2022-11-01T11:00:21","modified_gmt":"2022-11-01T11:00:21","slug":"suspect-arrested-with-illegal-firearm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricagazette.com\/suspect-arrested-with-illegal-firearm\/","title":{"rendered":"Suspect arrested with illegal firearm"},"content":{"rendered":"

GQEBERHA – Swift action from Nelson Mandela Bay District Crime Combatting Unit members resulted in the arrest of a 34-year-old male and the confiscation of a 9mm pistol with ammunition.
\nIt is alleged that at about 11:10 this morning, the members received and acted on information about a male in Standford Road in possession of a firearm. The suspect was spotted seated in a white station wagon vehicle. While exiting the vehicle after being instructed to do so, police members noticed a towel tucked in his pants. On searching him, a 9mm pistol was found in his possession. Police also noticed him hiding a box between the seats of the vehicle. Twenty four rounds of ammunition was found in a cigarette box.
\nThe male was arrested and detained on a charge of illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. Ownership of the firearm is yet to be determined. He is expected to appear in court soon.<\/p>\n

Source: South African Police Service<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

GQEBERHA – Swift action from Nelson Mandela Bay District Crime Combatting Unit members resulted in the arrest of a 34-year-old male and the confiscation of a 9mm pistol with ammunition. It is alleged that at about 11:10 this morning, the members received and acted on information about a male in Standford Road in possession of … <\/p>\n