Picture: The firearms confiscated during the raid/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
Three suspects aged (36), (34), and (26), who were arrested after being found to have firearms in Alabama, Klerksdorp on 15 January 2024, are expected to appear in Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court today. The trio was arrested by a multi-disciplinary team consisting of the Klerksdorp-based Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation, Priority Crime Management Centre, Special Task Force, National Intervention Unit, Local Criminal Record Centre, and the District Illegal Mining Task team during an intelligence-driven operation to track down perpetrators involved in business burglaries in the area.
The Hawks spokesperson in North West, Warrant Officer Amogelang Malwetse said the meticulous investigation by the Hawks Serious Organised Crime, led the team to Alabama Township, where an Audi TT was spotted. She said the vehicle did not stop when the team directed it to do so.
“A shoot-out ensued between the police and suspects. Three suspects were arrested and four firearms were recovered in the vehicle. A follow-up investigation led the team to a farm in Hartebeesfontein and Alabama, where a substantial number of various calibre ammunition, firearms, and explosives were recovered.
“The firearms are linked to a burglary that occurred at business premises at Irene Park, near Klerksdorp during December 2023. The suspects are facing charges of business burglary and possession of illegal firearms and ammunition,” said Malwetse.
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