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13-06-2020, 07:52 #1
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Hawks seize imported US firearms in Bloemfontein
Hawks seize imported US firearms in Bloemfontein
This came after the Hawks’ National Priority Violent Crime unit received a tip-off about a package destined for South Africa from the United States via a freight shipping service.
Warrant Officer Lynda Steyn of the Hawks said: “Preliminary investigations revealed that the parcel was falsely declared as workshop parts as recorded in the waybill number. Based on the gathered information, a search warrant was then obtained and the shipment was tracked."
which were activated to monitor the delivery of the package to an address in Innes Avenue in Waverley, Bloemfontein.
https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-afr...ntein-49312252
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13-06-2020, 08:38 #2
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Re: Hawks seize imported US firearms in Bloemfontein
Very little info. Pics would be awesome also. Don't trust saps etc
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13-06-2020, 08:48 #3
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Re: Hawks seize imported US firearms in Bloemfontein
Knowing the SAPS and their track record. There is a high probability the the package had legal parts in it, well maybe not from a US ITAR perspective, but it has been touted as a victory in curbing illicit gun trade.
Guess we will hopefully find out
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13-06-2020, 09:23 #4
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Re: Hawks seize imported US firearms in Bloemfontein
"FIREARMS"
Probably tapco mags haha
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13-06-2020, 10:32 #5
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Re: Hawks seize imported US firearms in Bloemfontein
The story differs a bit depending on the source. Some mention "firearms", others "firearm parts". I suspect the latter is probably nearer to the truth.
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13-06-2020, 13:12 #6
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Re: Hawks seize imported US firearms in Bloemfontein
Having (very much legally, mind you) imported FA parts from the US on several occasions, I can just imagine how some genius official could get funny ideas and trigger a full scale investigation. TIA.
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13-06-2020, 18:07 #7
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Vague article, so we don't know the full story, but my money is on something like a set of grips or sights.
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13-06-2020, 20:15 #8
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23-06-2020, 10:39 #9
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Re: Hawks seize imported US firearms in Bloemfontein
Any update on this ?
I am curious as to the detail of the "contraband"
Is the law-breaker in trouble ?
or
Do the Hawks have red faces ?
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23-06-2020, 11:09 #10
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Re: Hawks seize imported US firearms in Bloemfontein
Heard from person in Bloem that the parts were legally imported with the necessary permits, but no further statement from the police.
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