By Obakeng Maje

Marikana- North West police arrested three suspects for business robbery took place in Rankelenyane village.

Police were called after three suspects stormed into a Chinese shop and demanded cash.

“Police received a tip-off from unknown person that the robbery is in progress. Police acted swiftly and the robbers flee the scene when they saw the police” Aafje Botma said.

“The police gave chase and two suspects were arrested in the process. Two firearms and ammunitions were recovered” She said.

Other suspect was later arrested after he hide at the nearest mountains.

“He allegedly hijacked a car and it was found next to the hills” Botma said.

Police cornered him after a back-up and another firearm was recovered.

The suspects appeared at Rustenburg Magistrate Court today for bail application.

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