By REGINALD KANYANE
A 34-YEAR-OLD man arrested in connection with possession of an unlicensed firearm, ammunition and explosive gel. North West police Lit Colonel Amanda Funani said the suspect is expected to appear in the Bafokeng Magistrate’s Court in Tlhabane on Thursday.
“The suspect’s court appearance emanates from his apprehension on Tuesday after the vehicle that he was in was intercepted near Rietvellie graveyard in Phokeng outside Rustenburg.
“Police received a tip-off from members of the community regarding a conspiracy to commit house-breaking at a farm in the vicinity of Swartruggens. Consequently, the Tactical Team of Bojanala Platinum Sub-District 2 acted swiftly by following the leads and interrupted the vehicle, a Toyota Prado,” Funani said.
She said two of the three occupants managed to flee while the suspect was arrested. Funani added that the police found 9mm, live ammunition, magazine, and explosive gel inside the vehicle.
The acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General Dintletse Molefe congratulated the Sub-District Tactical Team for their hard work that led to the arrest of the suspect. Molefe also emphasised that there will be no rest until the two remaining suspects are nabbed.
“We would like to thank the members of the community who came up with the information that assisted police in preventing the robbery,” said Molefe.
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