Members of the Middelburg Flying Squad arrested two male suspects, aged 36 and 39, for unlawful possession of ammunition during a routine patrol operation conducted on Thursday, 18 June 2026.
At approximately 20:00, members were performing crime prevention patrol duties along the N12 highway in the Ogies policing area when they stopped and searched a black BMW 1 Series with Gauteng registration plates. The vehicle was occupied by two males, one a South African national and the other a Mozambican national.
During the search, members discovered a black plastic bag concealed inside a first-aid kit located in the vehicle’s boot. Upon inspection, the bag was found to contain 150 rounds of AK-47 ammunition.
The occupants were questioned regarding the ammunition but failed to provide a satisfactory explanation or produce documentation authorising them to possess it.
Both suspects were subsequently arrested and charged with unlawful possession of ammunition.
The following items were confiscated:
- 150 rounds of AK-47 ammunition
- Two cellular phones
The suspects are expected to appear in court soon on the relevant charges.
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