Shotgun, rifle and ammunition stolen in Ulundi SAPS K9 Unit break-in, police confirm

Police have launched an investigation after firearms and ammunition were stolen during a break-in at the SAPS K9 Unit premises in Ulundi. Police in Ulundi have launched an investigation after firearms and ammunition werestolen during a break-in at the South African Police Service(SAPS) K9 Unit premises. According to KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson, Colonel Robert Netshiunda, an unknown number of suspects broke into the police premises, with the incident discovered on Monday morning.

Netshiunda said a police officer who reported for duty at about 5:30am noticed that the door to the Logistics Office was wide open. Upon further inspection, it was established that the back door of the building had been forced open. “When police opened the strong room, it was discovered that the suspects had gained entry by forcing the roof of the strong room open,” said Netshiunda.

The following items were stolen from the strong room: One R5 rifle, one shotgun, four pistols, 152 rounds of ammunition of a pistol, 290 rounds of R5 rifle, 13 handcuffs, three empty R5 magazine and six empty pistol magazines. Police have opened a case of theft, and investigations are ongoing. Authorities are also conducting internal processes to determine whether there was any breach of firearm security protocols or negligence in the safeguarding of firearms and ammunition.