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Police in Rukwa region have arrested 19 people for possession of fire arms and machines used in making traditional.
Regional Police Commander, Jacob Mwaruanda said the weapons were used in different crimes while some were illegally owned. The force seized 30 guns and 231 bullets.
"We apprehended eight shotguns, eight rifles, four muzzle-loaders, six local made rifles, five SMG bullets, 53 rifle bullets and 173 shotgun bullets."
The accused are expected to appear before court after completion of preliminary investigation.
Mwaruanda said they have also seized two elephant tusks and tails.
Source: PesaTimes
Regional Police Commander, Jacob Mwaruanda said the weapons were used in different crimes while some were illegally owned. The force seized 30 guns and 231 bullets.
"We apprehended eight shotguns, eight rifles, four muzzle-loaders, six local made rifles, five SMG bullets, 53 rifle bullets and 173 shotgun bullets."
The accused are expected to appear before court after completion of preliminary investigation.
Mwaruanda said they have also seized two elephant tusks and tails.
Source: PesaTimes