Police in Kroonstad, Free State, are investigating the theft of firearms, ammunition and bulletproof vests at the Moqhaka Parks Municipality building.
Police spokesperson Sergeant Mahlomola Kareli said the break-in likely happened at around 00:55 on Monday.
A municipal employee discovered the break-in when he arrived at...
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