Only 47 000 out of 1.2 million rounds of looted ammunition recovered since July 2021 unrest
During the unrest, approximately 1.2 million rounds of ammunition and 800 000 primers were stolen from a shipment in the Mobeni industrial area during the violent disturbances.
The investigation led to the identification and arrest of 16 suspects on charges related to the possession of unlicensed ammunition. In total, 47 325 rounds of the stolen ammunition have been recovered to date.
Prior to the looting, the truck containing the ammunition was left unguarded at the driver’s work premises during the unrest. It was reported that the cargo was subsequently looted from this unsecured location.
https://www.protectionweb.co.za/police/ammunition-looted-during-the-july-2021-unrest-47-000-rounds-recovered-of-1-2-million-stolen/
During the unrest, approximately 1.2 million rounds of ammunition and 800 000 primers were stolen from a shipment in the Mobeni industrial area during the violent disturbances.
The investigation led to the identification and arrest of 16 suspects on charges related to the possession of unlicensed ammunition. In total, 47 325 rounds of the stolen ammunition have been recovered to date.
Prior to the looting, the truck containing the ammunition was left unguarded at the driver’s work premises during the unrest. It was reported that the cargo was subsequently looted from this unsecured location.
https://www.protectionweb.co.za/police/ammunition-looted-during-the-july-2021-unrest-47-000-rounds-recovered-of-1-2-million-stolen/