Hawks Recover Unlicensed Firearms & Ammunition After Arresting a Man Behind Series of Cash-in-Transit Heists

• The Hawks arrested a 41-year-old man believed to be behind a series of cash-in-transit heists
• According to reports, several unlicensed firearms and ammunition were recovered after a thorough search of the man's Soweto residence
• The suspect was arrested after an investigation by the Hawks, the Metro Police and a private security company

The Hawks arrested a suspect believed to be the brains behind several cash-in-transit heists around the Joburg area.

After searching his residence, the officers found several unlicensed firearms, ammunition, a signal jamming device and much other equipment.

According to TimesLIVE, Hawks spokesperson Capt Lloyd Ramovha confirmed the arrest saying the 41-year-old suspect was nabbed after investigations by officers from the Hawks' serious organised crimes department, the Metro Police and a private security company.

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Ramovha said the arrest was made after a tip-off to the authorities. He also revealed that the officers found an unlicensed pistol, rifle, ammunition and an unlicensed firearm upon searching the suspect's residence. He said:

"On arrival, the premises were penetrated, and the suspect was apprehended. A search of his room uncovered firearms and ammunition."

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Source: Briefly News