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Two students were arrested after being found in possession of a high-calibre illegal assault rifle.
The students were reportedly part of the protests in Johannesburg.
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Reports say that a crime intelligence report revealed that a dangerous weapon was operational.
Police officers followed the report to a meeting where the assault rifle was seen.
The two students, aged 21 and 24, hopped into a car and officers followed them.
Two students have been arrested after police found them in possession of an illegal assault rifle. Image: South African Police ServiceSource: Facebook
The vehicle was then stopped and the rifle was found.
Officers found a Galil, an automatic Israeli-made rifle, with a loaded magazine.
The arrests were made immediately after the rifle was found.
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An urgent investigation has been ordered by Gauteng Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Elias Mawela.
Briefly.co.zahas been reporting on the student protests which resulted in thedeath of an innocent bystander, Mthokozisi Ntumba.
Another report about the protests revealed that aWitsUniversity student had been injured during the nationwide protests against financial exclusion.
SRC stated that the young ladyhad been shot in the knee and the bullet went right through her leg.
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She was subsequently rushed to a hospital.
TheTshwane University of Technology, however, stated that it would not be participating in the protests.
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Source: Briefly News
Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.
Reeshni has a passion for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
