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South African police make multiple arrests after deadly mass shooting at a pub

South African police make multiple arrests after deadly mass shooting at a pub

Summary

South African police arrested 11 people after a mass shooting at a pub that killed 10 people. Among those arrested are suspected illegal miners, mostly from Lesotho and Mozambique, found with illegal guns.

Key Facts

  • Police arrested 11 people connected to a pub shooting in South Africa where 10 people died.
  • Many of the arrested individuals are suspected to be illegal miners.
  • Nine of those arrested are from Lesotho, and one is from Mozambique.
  • They were found with unlicensed firearms, including handguns and an AK-47 rifle.
  • Cartridges and ammunition similar to those used in the shooting were sent for testing.
  • A South African mine employee was arrested for allegedly harboring illegal immigrants.
  • The pub owner faces charges of fraud and running an illegal liquor outlet.
  • The area near Johannesburg is known for illegal mining and related violence.
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