One of the teenagers in this video has been killed in a shootout with police in Inanda during the early hours of the morning.
Members of the SAPS Provincial Tracing Team were in the area conducting firearm-related operations.
They approached the suspect’s house in Mzomusha but were allegedly shot at while demanding he open the door.
The 19-year-old suspect died in the shootout.
An unlicensed 9mm pistol was recovered.
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A man was reportedly seen attempting to rob occupants inside a Range Rover when the situation escalated into chaos.
Police have issued a strong warning against the illegal handling and reckless misuse of firearms after a video surfaced on social media showing women handling and cocking firearms inside a house.
The @SAPoliceService said it was deeply concerned by the incident, noting that the women seen in the video appeared not to be properly trained or authorised to handle firearms.
Police warned that reckless firearm handling poses a serious threat not only to those involved, but also to members of the public.
SAPS emphasised that firearms are dangerous weapons and should never be used irresponsibly, displayed carelessly, or handled for entertainment or social media content.
In terms of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000, any person handling or using a firearm must be legally authorised to do so and, where applicable, must possess a valid firearm licence or permit.
SAPS also reminded firearm owners that they carry a legal responsibility to ensure their firearms are not accessed or used by people who do not have the required competency certificates or firearm licences.
The registered owner of a firearm could face criminal charges if it is found that they allowed unauthorised individuals access to the weapon.
Police further noted that even toy guns, imitation firearms, or blank guns can result in serious legal consequences if they are used in a manner that causes fear, intimidation, or creates the reasonable perception that the object is a real firearm.
SAPS has urged members of the public to act responsibly and to report any illegal possession, misuse, or reckless handling of firearms to the nearest police station or anonymously through the Crime Stop hotline on 08600 10111.
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The family of the man who was shot and killed by cash-in-transit security guards in Bushbuckridge says they are deeply hurt by the death of their son.
They say their son was not a criminal, but a person who was living with mental health challenges.
The family now wants action to be taken against the cash-in-transit security guards for allegedly killing an innocent person.
The deceased was reportedly shot and then run over by a vehicle near a shopping complex after he allegedly stabbed the driver of the cash-in-transit vehicle.
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Th3 SAPS has arrested two men linked to firearms seen in a viral video circulating on social media in which women are seen recklessly and negligently handling firearms.
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