By BAKANG MOKOTO
8 March 2026- On Tuesday morning, the members of the Special Task Force (STF), Hawks’ Tactical Operations Management Section (TOMS) and other role players, arrested seven suspects aged between 30 and 58 in Klerksdorp, who were planning to bomb an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) in Klerksdorp CBD. Their arrest follows a tip-off received by the Hawks’ Tactical Operations Management Section about a planned ATM bombing in Klerksdorp.
The Hawks spokesperson, Colonel Katlego Mogale said the members acted swiftly and arrested the suspects before committing the crime. Mogale said one rifle, one pistol and explosives were recovered.
“The suspects will be charged with possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition, conspiracy to commit crime and possession of suspected stolen motor vehicles. They will appear in the Klerksdorp Magistrates’ Court soon,” she said.
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