By Obakeng Maje
Koster-Police are investigating a case of ATM bombing as per Sec 27(1) of the Explosives Act 26/1956, Attempted Murder & Malicious Damage to property after two ATM’s were bombed.

“It is alleged that in the early hours of Tuesday, the Community Service Centre received a tip off from a community member that there are ± 5 African males tempering with ATM’s in town. Patrol vehicle as well as crime prevention were summoned to the scene” Brigadier Thulani Ngubane said.

According to the information given, upon arrival at the scene the suspects shot at the police and no one was injured.
“Suspects fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash in a black BMW. At the scene of the crime, there were 16 empty cartridges of R5, 2 empty cartridges of K47 and one R5 live ammunition” Ngubane said.
An investigation continues and the police would like anyone with the information that can lead to the arrest to contact the Koster Police on 014 545 8618.-TDN
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