BY REGINALD KANYANE

A 31 year-old man was arrested by police in a sting operation in Ganyesa village, near Vryburg. James Mohatle appeared before Ganyesa Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.

North West police spokesperson, Captain Paul Ramaloko said that Mohatle was arrested for robbery and being in possession of unlicensed firearm.

“He was arrested during a joint intelligence driven operation by Ganyesa Detectives, Vryburg Dog Unit and Crime Intelligence.  Mohatle’s arrest came after he robbed a business at Papsani village in Ganyesa and took a security guard’s firearm.” Ramaloko said.

He said that the team arrested Mohatle at his residential area and confiscated a hand gun which was found hidden on top of the stationary vehicle.

The case against Mohatle was postponed until Monday, and he will remain in custody.

Mohatle was jailed to 23 years in prison and was recently released on parole.

-TDN

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