Gauteng domestic violence complaint leads to firearm arrest

A domestic violence complaint in Gauteng led to the recovery of an unlicensed firearm and 46 rounds of ammunition, with a 41-year-old man arrested after police traced a woman who had allegedly fled her home.

The incident was reported to Hercules SAPS on Monday, 9 November, at approximately 16:45. The woman had left the residence, where her two sons, aged eight and ten, had remained.

In a statement shared on social media, the South African Police Service (SAPS) said officers subsequently located the woman, who alleged that her husband had assaulted her, pointed a firearm at her and threatened to kill her.

Police accompanied her back to the residence, where she identified a location in which the firearm and ammunition had allegedly been hidden.

Officers searched the property and recovered a firearm and 46 rounds of 9mm ammunition concealed inside a box.

The man, aged 41, was unable to produce a valid firearm licence and was arrested.

Suspect faces domestic violence and firearm charges

SAPS said the suspect faces charges of assault related to domestic violence, possession of an unlicensed firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition.

He is expected to appear before the Pretoria Central Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 10 November.

The firearm recovery forms part of the police response to the complaint, with the woman’s account prompting officers to accompany her back to the property and locate the alleged hiding place.

Police commissioner highlights response to abuse

Tshwane District Commissioner Major General Samuel Thine commended the officers involved, highlighting their response and the importance of protecting victims of crime.

He also reiterated that gender-based violence remains a serious concern and urged victims of domestic abuse to seek assistance and report incidents to police.

Thine stressed that violence, intimidation and abuse against women and children should not be treated as private family matters or tolerated within communities.

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Source: SAPS