Farm workers in Soetdorings, outside Polokwane, made a startling discovery on Wednesday. While ploughing potatoes, they came across six boxes buried underground. Upon closer inspection, they found that the boxes contained 7,560 rounds of R1 rifle ammunition and one rifle grenade.
The farm workers immediately reported the discovery to the police, who arrived at the scene and began investigating. The police Bomb Disposal Unit was called in to defuse the ammunition and grenade, and the scene was cordoned off for safety.
The police believe that the ammunition may have been buried there for some time, and they are eager to find out who is responsible for storing it in such a dangerous location. They are appealing to anyone with information about the origin of the ammunition and the grenade to come forward.
The police are also concerned about the fact that the ammunition was found on a farm that is currently being used to grow crops. They are worried that the ammunition could pose a danger to the farm workers and to anyone else who might come into contact with it.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Station Commander, Lt Col Pilusa, on 082 728 9825, or report to the nearest police station, or alternatively report to the SAPS Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or forward the information to MysapsApp. The police are asking anyone with information about this incident to come forward. Even if you think your information is insignificant, it could help the police to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Unlicensed ammunition is a serious danger. It can be used for illegal purposes, such as violence or terrorism. It can also be dangerous if it is not properly stored. If you find unlicensed ammunition, do not touch it. Call the police immediately. The police will be able to safely defuse the ammunition and investigate how it came to be there.
The police are working hard to keep you safe. They are investigating this incident and they are asking for your help. If you have any information, please come forward. Together, we can make our communities safer.
#sapsLIM #SAPS in Westenburg launched an investigation following the discovery of rifle ammunition and a rifle grenade buried underground at a farm on 12/07. The rifle grenade and over 7000 rounds of ammo will be subjected to ballistic testing. MEhttps://t.co/qoQTIRgtOO pic.twitter.com/7ZdwdkwsYl
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) July 13, 2023
