Taxi driver found with unlicensed weapon on lap

Adrian Brandt

A 44-year-old Norton Street driver, Adrian Brandt was found on Sunday morning with an unlicensed weapon on his lap.

Based on intelligence, police said that they went to Princes Street between Victor Street and Mandela Avenue. Police approached Brandt who was sitting in the driver’s seat and saw the weapon on his lap. Brandt was asked if he is the holder of a firearm licence and he replied in the negative. He was then told of the offences committed and arrested.