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AK-47 discovered in ‘C’ Field, Sophia

By Staff Editor Thu, August 6 2026, 2:01 AM GMT-4

The police say they are investigating the discovery of an AK-47 assault rifle and two magazines in a drain at ‘C’ Field, Sophia, yesterday morning.

According to a police release, ranks acting on information went to an empty lot in the area at approximately 2.30 am and conducted a search.

During the search, the ranks found a bag in a dry drain containing the rifle, which had its serial number filed off, and two AK magazines. No ammunition was found.

The weapon and magazines were taken to the Turkeyen Police Station and lodged pending investigation. No arrest has been made.

This is the latest discovery of an AK-47. There have been others.

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