An alleged arms dealer and a policeman driving a car full of weapons and 800 rounds of ammunition were intercepted by Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI), working with Durban Metro Police and SAPS. According to MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, the two individuals failed to produce valid documents that affirm adherence to the Firearms Control Act (FCA). Importantly, we do not want our road networks to be used as part of the illegal supply and movements of firearms and ammunition.
“The proliferation of firearms and ammunition is a major contributor towards violent crimes and robberies.” Duma added that the vehicle that the men were travelling in was impounded, as it was illegally fitted with security lights. “This is in contravention of the National Road Traffic Act.
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