By BAKANG MOKOTO
Four suspects aged between 18 and 44 were arrested for armed robbery, possession of suspected stolen goods and unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. The suspects were arrested during a joint operation by the Sun City and Madikwe Visible Policing, Madikwe Detectives, as well as Mabeskraal Visible Policing.
According to the North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone, the suspects were arrested in connection with the armed robbery allegedly committed at Dwarsberg. Mokgwabone said following the incident, police were mobilised in Mabeskraal, Sun City and Madikwe, to block all major routes entering and/or exiting the three station policing areas.
Mokgwabone said consequently, a suspicious blue Hyundai was stopped at Ledig village for a search. He further said as a result, the police allegedly found two unlicensed firearms, ammunition and suspected stolen goods, six ammunition, 11 cell phones and an assortment of cigarettes.
“All four occupants of the vehicle were then arrested. The suspects; aged between 18 and 44, are due to appear before the Mogwase Magistrate’s Court on 10 June 2024,” he added.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, applauded the police for their collaborative efforts that led to the success.
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