GEORGE NEWS - A man from Thembalethu (36) found himself behind bars after he was arrested when an unlicensed firearm was found at his home in Zone 8 in Thembalethu.

Southern Cape police spokesperson Sergeant Chris Spies said the weapon was confiscated during an intelligence-driven operation by the Garden Route Crime Combatting team and Crime Intelligence officers on Saturday 20 July, at about 23:00, when they intercepted the residence.

"The members proceeded with a search of the premises when they found a handgun with ammunition hidden amongst bedding in a room. 

"Police confiscated a 9mm Norinco pistol and 14 rounds. The occupant of the premises was unable to produce a license or account for his possession, and was subsequently arrested," said Spies. 

The suspect remains in police custody. He is expected to make his first appearance in the Thembalethu Magistrate's Court today, Monday 22 July, on charges of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.

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