A fake agent was arrested in the city of Chimoio, center of the country, and a gun that he used to threaten his victims was seized from him, the Republic of Mozambique Police (PRM) informed the press.

According to Manica province police spokesman Mateus Mindu, the 22-year-old fake police officer was arrested in a suburb of Chimoio while posing as a police officer to rob his victims.

The air rifle "is lethal and was used in the crimes," just like a firearm, said, Mateus Mindu, then added that he is indicted for the crimes of "false pretenses, illegal possession of a weapon, and drugs.

The arrest occurred a few hours after he threatened an angry mob with a gun while trying to rescue another young man suspected of swindling and extortion.

The police are still investigating whether the detainee is involved in the kidnapping of a commercial businessman a week ago in Chimoio.