Lentswe, Orkney - Two Lesotho nationals were caught in Kanana and appeared in the local magistrate’s court for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. Tshotleko Ranko (24) and Thabo Mothai (22) were remanded in custody on Monday January 8.“The accused appeared in court following their arrest by members of Stilfontein Public Order Police (POP) on January 6.
“The members were on patrol when they spotted two men sitting in a car.
“The pair got out of the car immediately when the police advanced and one of them put a firearm on the roof of the car, but was arrested whilst trying to run away.
“The other man ran away, but was caught and searched. The police found a firearm and ammunition in his possession. Both men were placed under arrest,” said Brig Sabata Mokgwabone, police spokesperson.
The accused will apply for bail on Thursday January 18.
The North West Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena applauded the members for their attentiveness, which led to the confiscation of the firearms that are used to commit serious and violent crimes.
