The Zambia Police Service has in the last four days recovered five firearms and four motor vehicles from suspected dangerous criminals around Lusaka .
The recoveries were done in Chibolya, Ngwerere and Kaunda Square among other places. Briefing the media in Lusaka on Thursday, Police Spokesperson Bonny Kapeso disclosed that of the five firearms, three were loaded with more than 72 rounds of ammunition while one pistol had four rounds. Mr. Kapeso noted that of the recovered vehicles three were Toyota Corollas and one was a Toyota Hilux.
He explained that the Toyota Hilux registration Number ABK9539 which was snatched from a Lusaka resident in OlympiaPark area was recovered in the early hours of yesterday by the Zambia Police after a tip-off from the owner. Mr. Kapeso said the Police recovered the vehicle along Great North Road
after opening fire at a group of suspects who run away but one was arrested.
He said the Police have since arrested three suspects in connection with various criminal activities that have taken place in the city in past four days.
Mr. Kapeso explained that out of the three arrests made, two are wives of the suspected dangerous criminals who are helping police with investigations.
The police spokesperson has further cautioned members of public against engaging themselves in criminal activities saying police has intensified security and will not relent in dealing with any person found wanting.
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