RSIPF Officers in the Western Province have arrested a suspect male for the illegal possession of a firearm during an early morning operation today Monday 7 August at Tinge Village, in Marovo.
Police believe that the suspect was in possession of the skeleton barrel of a World War II 303 rifle with no cocking handle, no butt but with a magazine without any ammunition.
“With the help of the local community, my officers were able to surprise the suspect in the operation early this morning resulting in the confiscation of the weapon and the arrest of the suspect. The suspect is now in custody at the Seghe Police Station,” says Provincial Police Commander, Western Province, Mathias Lenialu.
The rest of the police officers involved in the operation are continuing with their investigations at Tinge Village.
The PPC Western Province, Mr Lenialu adds: “The operation was successful without any use of physical force because of the cooperation received from the community and the courage and confidence of my officers.”