By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
Two suspects aged 29 and 36 were arrested for being in possession of explosives in Galeshewe Township, near Kimberly on 5 June 2024. The suspects were allegedly arrested by the Provincial Organised Crime Security Intelligence assisted by the Kimberley Flying Squad, Kimberley K9 Unit and the Bomb Disposal Unit.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Timothy Sam said the police received a tip-off and operationalised it. Sam said they activated an intelligence-driven tactical operation in Seleke Street, observing the movement of suspects.
“The police intercepted the suspects with the consignment of explosives. The police seized shock tubes, explored V6 blasting cartridges and isogram cone packs. The suspects are expected to appear in the Galeshewe Magistrate’s Court soon,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, commended the police units for their swift response and successful apprehension of the suspects.
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