A 37-year-old Lesotho national was arrested on Friday, 17 April 2026, on charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
The arrest occurred at approximately 10:00 in Extension 5, Makwassie, following an intelligence-driven operation. Members of Crime Intelligence and the Potchefstroom K9 Unit operationalised information regarding an individual allegedly in possession of an unlicensed firearm. The team proceeded to the identified address and conducted a search.
During the search, police discovered and seized a pistol, a gas pellet firearm, a magazine, ammunition, and silver ball pellets.
The 37-year-old female suspect was taken into custody and formally charged.
She is expected to appear before the Wolmaransstad Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 20 April 2026.