Office of the Provincial Commissioner of Eastern Cape

Komani – On Thursday, 30 September 2021, Queenstown K9 unit members reacted on information about a suspected person in possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.

The suspect was traced at a local tavern and apprehended and arrested. A 9mm Pietro Beretta firearm and ammunition was confiscated from the suspect who was under the influence of liquor. The value of the firearm is R5 000-00.

The suspect will appear before the Queenstown Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 1 October 2021 on related charges.

Source: South African Police Service