Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation team, Warrenton Crime Prevention members as well as Department of Nature Conservation officials conducted a disruptive operation at an identified property in Warrenton. According to a police report, the team received information from an informer and an operation was undertaken on Wednesday, 11 October 2023.
In preparation for the operation the team obtained a J51 search and seizure warrant. The police say, upon searching the property police recovered a 22 long Norinco rifle. A 63 year old male was arrested for illegal possession of firearm and is expected to make a brief court appearance before the Warrenton Magistrate Court today.
Journalist: Rodrick Titus
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