Johannesburg - Police said on Monday they had arrested four people over an illegal arms cache that investigators believe was being shipped to Somalia to help fight piracy.
Spokesperson Vincent Mdunge said police received a tip-off that the four suspects were using a house near Durban to hide a shipment of guns that had been illegally routed through Durban's harbour and was on its way to Somalia.
"When the officers raided the house, about 13 long arms, including assault rifles, shotguns and .380 rifles with telescopic capabilities, were recovered. Four suspects were then arrested," Mdunge told AFP
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