The police are investigating the discovery of a revolver and five rounds of ammunition at a house in Kuru Kururu on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway.
In a statement, the police said the firearm and ammunition were found at approximately 11 am on Friday by a 39-year-old craftsman who was cleaning the home of his deceased 90-year-old relative.
According to the police, the man discovered a brown cardboard box containing a silver-coloured revolver and five matching rounds.
He reported the discovery to the Kuru Kururu Police Outpost, and ranks subsequently took possession of the weapon and ammunition.
The firearm and rounds were lodged pending examination. The investigation is continuing.
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