By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
A woman was caught in the act of selling scores of live ammunition, firearm and was also found in possession of handcuffs.
This came after residents in the community alerted the police.
Police spokesperson sergeant Linkie Lefakane says members of Bekkersdal police station swiftly responded and recovered an unlicensed firearm, ammunition and hand-cuffs.
She says the 25-year-old suspect was arrested for unlawful possession of firearm and ammunition.
“Further investigation will confirm the suspect’s residency status in the country,” she said.
Lefakane said the suspect is expected to appear before the Westonaria Magistrates’ Court soon.
Meanwhile Lieutenant-General Elias Mawela, Gauteng provincial police commissioner, has welcomed the arrest of the seven suspects suspected to be involved in various shooting incidents that had recently occurred in Eldorado Park.
On Thursday members of the SA Police Service Eldorado Park Tracing Team together with Soweto Tactical Response Team followed up on information regarding the whereabouts of suspects responsible for the recent shooting incidents in Eldorado Park.
The members proceeded to the provided address and, upon searching the property, found an unlicensed firearm and sixteen live ammunition.
Two more suspects were later arrested for other separate cases of murder.