Six arrested at Nasrec for unlicensed, stolen firearm
The suspects were arrested in the Nasrec area on Saturday afternoon, hours after the ANC's 54th National Conference kicked off at the venue.
National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure spokesperson Vishnu Naidoo says the men were arrested during a routine patrol.
"The six men were consuming alcohol and upon searching their vehicle, police found an unlicensed firearm that was reported stolen in the Pinetown area.
"All 6 men have been arrested and are currently in police custody and are expected to appear in the Johannesburg Magistrates' Court on Monday afternoon."
6 men have been arrested in the Nasrec vicinity, while in possession of an unlicensed, stolen firearm #ANC54 pic.twitter.com/dZwW9HERSz
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Naidoo said the identities of the suspects will only be confirmed once they have appeared in court.
"I am not in a position to comment on whether the suspects are delegates at the ANC's National Conference."