Gauteng police swooped on an alleged dagga laboratory and arms cache at a home in Wierdapark, Pretoria, on Tuesday afternoon.
Motsoaledi said the man claimed to be an arms dealer and collector"but investigations had revealed otherwise".“It is worrying us, because this man can start a mini war if he wishes. Why do you keep launchers that can shoot helicopters? That is for war.”Motsoaledi said the man's dealership licence had been placed on suspension and his firearm licences would be revoked should he be found guilty.
In the front yard were three trailers and a small boat. At the back of the house were shipping containers full of construction equipment and tools.Chemicals and blue drums were found in the living room. The house was packed with boxes, fans, tables and other furnishings, making it difficult to move around.Motsoaledi said the amount of dagga was enough to “supply a whole village”.
In a different room were various military items, including uniforms. Motsoaledi said this would form part of the police investigation.Sitole commended the junior police officers who swooped on the house. “They have showed a very high level of determination. They could have easily been bribed in this particular operation and they did not accept that.”
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