Two suspects nabbed for allegedly selling explosives  


By OBAKENG MAJE 

Two suspects were arrested for allegedly selling explosives during Operation Vala Umgodi on 24 May 2024. The North West police spokesperson, Col Adele Myburgh said the police received a tip-off about the alleged explosives being sold on the R556 Road, close to Segwaelane village in Mooinooi. 

Myburgh said the information was operationalised by a team from Johannesburg Tactical Response Team (TRT) to Mooinooi. She further said two suspects aged 35 and 53 were arrested after detonating cord and detonators were found in their possession. 

“They will appear before the Brits Magistrate’s Court on 27 May 2024, for illegal possession and supply of explosives,” added Myburgh.

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