TWO suspects were arrested with two AK-47rifles and ammunition at Moleleki extension 2 in Katlehong, Ekurhuleni.
According to police spokeswoman Captain Neldah Sekgobela, cops were conducting integral operation Shanela in and around Ekurhuleni when they saw a man hiding something in the car wash.
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"Two suspects were arrested after police targeted a car wash and noticed a man hidden something in one of the cars. Police quickly rushed to the car to begin the search and they found 2 AK-47 rifles, a pistol and ammunition," Sekgobela said.
She said the operation started on Friday, 27 to Sunday, 29 October, to ensure that the police curb the various crimes.
Sekgobela said the joint operation involved members of the Ekurhuleni police, EMPD, Gauteng Traffic, CPF, Home Affairs and other law enforcement agencies.
"A total of 357 suspects were arrested and eight illegal liquor shops were shut down. Of the suspects arrested this weekend, 277 suspects were nabbed by the detectives who were tracing suspects in the district policing precincts and 34 for gender-based violence issues," she said.
Sekgobela said the suspects will appear in court soon.
