The police in the Eastern Cape are ramping up their efforts to combat cash-in-transit CIT heists and the spread of illegal firearms across the province.
Over the past week, police have seized 33 firearms, underscoring their commitment to addressing the surge in illegal arms that often result in severe and violent crimes within local communities.
In an operation on Tuesday, July 23, the Tactical Response Team TRT in Mthatha executed a search warrant at a residence in Upper Ngqwarha, Mqanduli.
The operation, which took place around 1am, and was part of an investigation into a CIT robbery that occurred in Mqanduli on July 5.
During the raid, a 32-year-old man was arrested with an Uzi rifle and ammunition. He faces charges of possessing a prohibited firearm and illegal ammunition.
