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By OBAKENG MAJE
Five suspects were arrested for business robbery at Kanana Post Office in Kanana Township, near Orkney on Wednesday. It is alleged that the armed suspects aged between 28 and 33, allegedly entered the Post office at around 9:25am and overpowered three employees.
The North West police spokesperson, Col Adele Myburgh said the victims were allegedly held at gunpoint and robbed of three cellular phones as well as cash. She further said, the suspects then fled on foot.
“Following the incident, the Manager contacted the police who immediately reacted and mobilised units. The police consequently apprehended five suspects and seized a bag containing an undisclosed amount of cash, a cellular phone that was allegedly robbed during the incident as well as three firearms with ammunition.
“The preliminary investigation revealed that the serial numbers of the firearms were filed off. The suspects will be arraigned at the Orkney Magistrate’s Court on Friday. They are facing business robbery, possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition charges,” said Myburgh.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, commended the police involved for their speedy reaction and collaboration that led to this success. Kwena said the police will continue to work hard to ensure the safety of all citizens and that illegal firearms are removed from the wrong hands.
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