The acting Prime Minister and the Minister of Home Affairs and Public Safety says dangerous weapons should not be in the wrong hands.

Mr. Lesao Lehohla said this at the progress report on high profile cases press conference held at the Police Heard Quarters in Maseru on Monday.

He said dangerous weapons like 9mm rifles discovered at different places in the country threaten law abiding citizens as well as disturb stability of the country.

The acting Prime Minister therefore called on the community at large and media to assist police with information that could lead to the apprehending of criminals.

Furthermore, he urged the police to work hard and do to their work effectively to ensure that peace and stability prevail in the country.

On the other hand, Commissioner of Police Mrs. 'Malejaka Letooane said some of the suspects for high profile cases that include attacks on cabinet ministers have been arrested.

Without giving out details, the Commissioner of Police said they know people who are behind series of high profile cases and their 'mundi operandi' and that more arrests will be made soon to bring such perpetrators to book.

Mrs. Letooane said the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is working tirelessly to hunt the criminals and that they know them fully.

On the other hand, the Assistant Commissioner of Police and Head of Criminal Investigation Division, Mr. John Selete said they have discovered weapons that included rifles, live ammunition, army uniforms and bullets in various parts of the country.

Vehicles which are suspected to have been used during the attacks have also been confiscated and they include a twin cab, red Isuzu as well as a white Condor.

Present at this press briefing included some cabinet ministers, international diplomatic missions and both police and army officers and local media.

Source: LENA 09/06/2008