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Two suspects, Leetoane Edwin Mamasiane , originally from Lesotho and Thubalakhe Sizwe Buthelezi , a South African, were apprehended and have already appeared before the Emalahleni Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 01 November 2023 after being reportedly found in possession of three unlicensed firearms with ammunition on the N12 freeway next to Phola, Ogies on Monday, 30 November 2023 at about 21:30.
The occupants were reportedly found with two handguns and the serial numbers of both firearms were filed off. One of the handguns was loaded with ammunition while a plastic bag containing other live ammunition for a 9 mm pistol was also found. In the early hours of Tuesday, 31 October 2023 Flying Squad members proceeded with Operation Shanela and it is reported that they spotted a Toyota Hilux bakkie on the N4 Road near Samora Machel turn off. It is further said that the astute members stopped the said vehicle which was occupied by eight people. It was during this time when they discovered copper cables valued at about R150 000 inside the bakkie. All eight suspects were then arrested for possession of suspected stolen copper cables.
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