Faizel Patel, Radio Islam News, 2014-05-23

The South African Police Services (SAPS) said one of the country’s most wanted criminals was arrested on Thursday in possession of a “huge” arms cache.

The suspect along with his 26 year old daughter and their 53 year old domestic helper were arrested with an array of automatic weapons and more than 300 guns at his home in Norwood, north of Johannesburg.

Detonators, a machine used to manufacture ammunition, packaged dagga and explosives used for ATM bombings were also found by police.

In a statement issued by National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega, the suspect is said to be in control of a “huge syndicate” and is also on the most wanted list.

“I cannot say at this stage exactly how many guns are here. What I can say is that they are in their hundreds and they were found concealed in containers.”

“We are going to analyse this in detail to establish the origin of these arms and ammunition and, more importantly, what they were intended for and whether any of them have been used in the commission of an offence.”

Phiyega congratulated the team of officers involved in the operation.

“I am very pleased with the result and I want to encourage them to continue with the hard work,” said Phiyega

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