The Acting Provincial Commissioner of police in Limpopo Major General Samuel Manala applauded the significant impact of Operation Vala Umgodi in fighting all forms of crime in the province.
This was evident when the multidisciplinary forces conducted the operation in Maake policing area under Mopani District on Friday 04 October 2024, from 07:00 to 15:30 that resulted in the arrest of a 39-year-old male foreign national in possession of an AK 47 assault rifle with ammunition.
On the day at approximately 07:00, intelligence information from Mopani District illegal mining task team indicated that suspects who allegedly hijacked a motor vehicle, recently involved in an accident near Gravelotte, were traveling with an AK47 firearm. This information was promptly operationalized.
Police teams initiated a search and discovered a male foreign national, with a fractured left leg. He was found in possession of an AK47 assault rifle, one magazine, and 30 rounds of live ammunition.
The suspect was transported to the hospital for medical treatment. A case docket was opened for possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
Investigations are ongoing to establish any connections between the suspect and further criminal activities. The suspect is scheduled to appear before Naphuno Magistrate court on Monday, 07 October 2024, to face charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
