A 22-year-old man, Madodana Muleya, was apprehended in Binga after being found in possession of two unlicensed firearms, ammunition, tear-smoke canisters, handcuffs, and a syjambok made from electric cables.
Acting on a tip-off, detectives intercepted Muleya at a bar in Manjolo Business Centre, leading to the recovery of the illicit items from his black and brown satchel.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest, highlighting the details of the recovered weapons.
“Detectives acted on received information and intercepted the suspect at a bar at Manjolo Business Centre Binga.
“Searches were conducted leading to the recovery of one Blow f92 nine-millimetre firearm with a magazine loaded with three rounds, one EKOL FIRAT Compact 9mm firearm loaded with a magazine with seven rounds, nine loose rounds, two 110ml teargas injectors, a pair of handcuffs and a syjambok made of an electric cable which were in the suspect’s black and brown satchel.”
Robbery at Centenary Service Station
In a separate incident, police in Centenary are seeking information regarding a robbery that occurred at a service station.
Five assailants attacked a security guard, disarmed him, and stole an Arminus Revolver, an empty gun cabinet, a cellphone, and a chubb safe containing US$2,465.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities urge anyone with relevant information to come forward.
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Conclusion of Amnesty for Unlicensed Firearms
Last year, an amnesty period was granted for individuals to surrender unlicensed firearms without facing criminal charges. During this period, 538 unregistered firearms and 260 rounds of ammunition were voluntarily handed over to the police.
However, with the conclusion of the amnesty, law enforcement agencies have initiated physical checks and verifications of guns and ammunition across the country.
The aim is to address concerns about rising crimes involving dangerous weapons, many of which have expired licenses or were stolen due to inadequate security measures.
Source iHarare.com
