Police arrest Eldorado Park suspect over illicit alcohol and unlicensed firearm

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Police in Eldorado Park have arrested a 33-year-old man in connection with the alleged illegal manufacturing and distribution of illicit alcohol and possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.

The suspect was arrested on Friday, 25 September, during an intelligence-driven operation following information about alleged illicit alcohol activities in the Kliptown and Eldorado Park policing precincts in Johannesburg.

According to police, intelligence indicated that the suspect was allegedly involved in manufacturing and distributing illicit alcohol.

The information further pointed to the suspect allegedly being in possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.

Police members acted on the information and conducted a search at the suspect's address.

During the search, officers recovered a 9mm firearm, two live rounds of ammunition and a magazine.

Police also seized suspected illicit alcohol and various packaging materials allegedly linked to the unlawful production and distribution of alcohol.

The 33-year-old suspect was arrested and is expected to appear in court soon.