By REGINALD KANYANE
12 January 2025 – Four men who were arrested by the Rustenburg Flying Squad police for alleged armed robbery, possession of suspected stolen goods and unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition, are expected to appear in the Rustenburg Magistrate’s Court soon.
The suspects were arrested at approximately 9:15am on the R510 road on 11 January 2025.
The North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said they were arrested after allegedly robbing two men of their cell phones and undisclosed amount of cash. Mokgwabone said the victims who are operating a business at Extension 5, Boitekong, were on the way to Rustenburg when the suspects’ navy blue Volkswagen Polo overtook and immediately blocked their car, thus forcing it to stop near Ramochana.
“The suspects got out of their car, pointed at the victims with a firearm, then robbed them of cash, cell phones and fled from the scene. Due to apparent reckless driving and movement of the suspects’ car, the vigilant Flying Squad members, who were performing Operation Shanela duties, chased and stopped it.
“The victims who arrived while the suspects were still being searched and interviewed, informed the police that the men robbed them. As a result, nine cell phones and an undisclosed amount of cash, two firearms and ammunition were found. The suspects were apprehended,” he said.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng, welcomed the arrest and applauded the members for their vigilance and directed that no stone should be left unturned to ascertain if the suspects are not linked to other robberies committed in the area.
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