On Friday 12 June 2026, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Public Order Policing Unit (POPS) Officers, recovered two (2) unlicensed firearms and arrested a twenty-six (26) year old foreign nationals, in the Springs area.
Officers were conducting a stop-and-search operation on Welgedacht Road, when they stopped a blue Renault vehicle occupied by five (5) male suspects. The driver was requested to produce his driver’s licence and passport for inspection. During the interaction, Officers observed suspicious movements by some of the occupants inside the vehicle.
Officers immediately removed the vehicle keys from the ignition and instructed all occupants to exit the vehicle for a search. Four (4) of the suspects exited the vehicle and fled the scene on foot.
However, Officers managed to apprehend the driver.
During the search of the vehicle, Officers recovered two (2) unlicensed firearms with a defaced serial number concealed under the seats, fifteen (15) rounds of ammunition, five hundred Rand (R500) in cash and a speed point machine.
The suspect was arrested and detained at the Springs Police Station. While Officers were processing the suspect, a male complainant arrived at the station to report a robbery. Upon seeing the suspect, the complainant identified him as one of the individuals who had allegedly robbed his shop.
The suspect is facing charges of possession of two (2) unlicensed firearms and ammunition. He is expected to appear before the Magistrate Court soon.
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