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Further investigations into the matter need to happen beforehand.
The duo was expected to appear before theJohannesburgMagistrate’s Court on Friday, 19 March.
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Previously,Briefly.co.zareported on thestudents who were arrested.
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 who were arrested for the illegal possession of a high-calibre assault rifle’s case has been struck off the role. Image: SAPSSource: Facebook
The two students, aged 21 and 24, hopped into a car and officers followed them.
The vehicle was then stopped and the rifle was found.
Officers found a Galil, an automatic Israeli-made rifle, with a loaded magazine.
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The arrests were made immediately after the rifle was found.
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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.
