{"id":50497,"date":"2023-02-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-14T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/southafricagazette.com\/?guid=ba75067c3f92aa373a51ca99b775f157"},"modified":"2023-02-14T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-02-14T00:00:00","slug":"suspect-arrested-for-attempted-murder-another-one-arrested-for-possession-of-unlicensed-firearm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricagazette.com\/suspect-arrested-for-attempted-murder-another-one-arrested-for-possession-of-unlicensed-firearm\/","title":{"rendered":"Suspect arrested for attempted murder; another one arrested for possession of unlicensed firearm"},"content":{"rendered":"
BLOEMFONTEIN – Crime Intelligence in Mangaung Metro were tasked to trace a 28-year-old suspect wanted for an attempted murder case opened at Kopanong Police Station. The case emanated from a Domestic Violence related incident between a boyfriend and girlfriend. The suspect was tracked down and Tactical Response Team then mobilised to assist with the arrest on Friday, 10 February 2023.<\/P>
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The team arrived at the suspect’s hideout in Thagane Street – Rocklands outside Bloemfontein at about 10:00. The 28-year-old male was found sleeping and was immediately arrested. The suspect voluntarily gave the police information on the place where the firearm was kept.<\/P>
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The team followed up the information and arrived at Pieter Swarts Fix Flat Tyre in Phase 4 at 11:00. Another suspect was arrested for possession of unlicensed firearm. The 39-year-old male led the police to a stack of tyres where the 9mm Taurus pistol loaded with two (2) rounds was hidden. A case docket was opened at Bloemspruit Police Station.<\/P>
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The two suspects will appear in Bloemfontein Magistrate Court soon.<\/P>
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Source: South African Police Service<\/P>
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