Two Zimbabwean nationals arrested in Mokopane

Two Zimbabwean nationals have been arrested by Mahwelereng Police in Mokopane, Limpopo, following an intelligence-driven operation targeting illegal firearm possession and immigration violations.

The arrests took place on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, after police received information about a suspect allegedly in possession of a firearm and ammunition at Extension 71 outside Polokwane.

Acting on the tip-off, officers launched an operation to locate the suspect.

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Police traced the suspect to an identified house in the area, where a search was conducted. During the operation, officers discovered a firearm together with ammunition.

The 34-year-old foreign male suspect failed to produce a valid firearm license and was immediately arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.

Further investigations revealed that the suspect was also residing in South Africa illegally. As a result, an additional charge of contravention of the Immigration Act was added.

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Police continued their operation and subsequently arrested a second suspect, a 31-year-old foreign male, at a rental residence for being in the country illegally.

Both  Zimbabwean nationals suspects are expected to appear before the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court soon.