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The Hawks in Limpopo say that they have seized 12 firearms from two security companies in Gauteng for investigations in connection with killings related to a mining dispute. 11 fire-arms were seized from a security company in Lanseria and one from a VIP protection company in Freedom Park.
Two men, including a Gauteng-based police officer, were killed at a mining operation at Ga-Mahlokwane village outside Burgersfort last month, allegedly by a group that had arrived in a convoy of vehicles.
Hawks Spokesperson, Avele Fumba, says no arrest has been made.
“The firearms have been secured and submitted to the Forensic Science Laboratory for ballistic examination. The results will be assessed together with other evidence gathered during the investigation. No arrests have been made at this stage. Investigators continue to follow available leads and conduct further enquiries to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident,” says Fumba.
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