By OBAKENG MAJE
Six suspects were arrested for an attempted truck highjacking in Hammanskraal on Thursday. The North West police spokesperson, Col Adele Myburgh said various police units were involved in securing this arrest, including Brits and Rustenburg Crime Intelligence, Brits Trio Task Team, Mooinooi and Jericho Visible Policing and District Detectives of Bojanala Platinum District.
“The police seized a Toyota Hilux, tools that can be used to strip a truck as well as numerous cellular phones allegedly used in the commission of the crime. The suspects, aged between 41 and 28, will appear before the Temba Magistrate’s Court on 17 July 2023.
“Further linkages to other cases are expected and investigations will continue by Gauteng Serious and Violent Crime Unit,” she said.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, congratulated the teams for their dedication and diligence that lead to these arrests. Kwena emphasised that police would leave no stone unturned to ensure that hardened criminals are put behind bars.
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