Probe launched after large stash of ammunition found in Umbilo home, suspect sought
The Hawks have launched a probe after a large cache of ammunition was discovered at a home in the Durban suburb of Umbilo.
According to police, the sheriff of the court had gone to the Evans Road property on Wednesday to carry out an eviction order.
Police spokesperson, Nqobile Gwala says the sheriff was accompanied by the SAPS.
She says the occupier was not on the property.
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"The domestic worker was in the house, and while the Sheriff was busy taking the properties out of the house, the police discovered multiple components of bullet reloading set-up."
"A total number of 668 various types of ammunitions, 3 840 bullet casings, gun powder and three fake passports were discovered in the basement. A rifle was also recovered at the same house."
Gwala says the occupier who was being evicted is out on bail after being in possession of explosives.
He's being sought by police.
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