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Two suspects nabbed for business robbery, third suspect still at large 

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Picture: A vehicle confiscated by police/Supplied

By REGINALD KANYANE 

Two suspects nabbed by a multi-disciplinary team consisting of the North West Provincial Crime Intelligence, Rustenburg Crime Intelligence, Rustenburg Public Order Police (POP) and Rustenburg Flying Squad, for business robbery in Ventersdorp on 31 May 2024. 

It is alleged that three armed men entered and robbed a store of jewellery and clothes in Ventersdorp. They were allegedly seen a few minutes later fleeing from the scene driving in a white Mercedes Benz vehicle.   

The North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Amanda Funani said the police in Rustenburg were informed to be on a lookout for the vehicle. Funani said the police allegedly spotted and stopped at Rustenburg Central Business District (CBD).  

“One of the suspects managed to flee with jewellery. The police searched the vehicle and found 9mm, ammunition, as well as clothing items that were stolen from the store. It was also discovered that the Mercedes Benz was stolen in Pretoria in June 2023.  

“The two suspects aged 30 and 33, were arrested for business robbery, possession of suspected stolen property and unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. A manhunt has been launched for the third suspect,” she said.

Funani further said the suspects are expected to appear before the Rustenburg Magistrate’s Court on 3 June 2024.

Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, applauded the police in Ventersdorp, Provincial Crime Intelligence and the other units that worked together in making sure that the suspects were arrested. Funani said the police must not rest till the arrest of the third suspect.

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A security guard disarmed and killed with his own firearm 

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By OBAKENG MAJE 

Seven suspects were arrested at Khayakhulu village, near Madikwe, following a fatal confrontation on Thursday morning. The suspects were arrested by a multi-disciplinary team comprising of the District and Madikwe Detectives, Rustenburg Crime Intelligence, Madikwe Family Violence, Child Protection & Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit, Madikwe Visible Policing, Rustenburg Public Order Police (POP), Madikwe Stock Theft & Endangered Species (STES) Unit, Rustenburg and Zeerust Local Criminal Record Centres (LCRC). 

The North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone said it is alleged that, a man and the local Chief’s guard went to the suspects’ place to enquire about suspected missing and/or stolen cattle. Mokwabone said following a confrontation that ensued, the guard was disarmed of his firearm. 

“Consequent to several shots fired after the robbery of the firearm, the guard and his companion sustained serious injuries.  They were taken to Mabeskraal Health Centre, where the guard succumbed to his injuries. The other victim was subsequently transferred to Moses Kotane Hospital. 

“The suspects, a woman and six men aged between 21 and 63, are expected to appear in the Madikwe Magistrate’s Court on 13 May 2024, for malicious damage to property, robbery, attempted murder and murder,” he said.

Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, hailed the team for their rapid and collaborative response, which led to the arrest of the unruly suspects, who blatantly took the law into their own hands. Kwena said the arrest will certainly sound a warning that lawlessness cannot be condoned.          

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Five suspects nabbed for business robberies, unlawful firearms and ammunition

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By OBAKENG MAJE

Five suspects aged between 30 and 52, were arrested for business robberies, unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. The suspects were nabbed by a multi-disciplinary team comprising of Bojanala District Detective Task Team, Marikana Visible Policing, Vala Umgodi deployment, Rustenburg Crime Intelligence, Operational Command Centre Unit (OCCU), Sun City and Mogwase Detectives and Rustenburg Local Criminal Record Centre (LCRC) during a crime intelligence-driven operation on 18 and 19 April 2024.

The North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col, Amanda Funani said, the suspects were arrested after intelligence regarding a bolt driver, who was suspected to be using his two taxis to commit business robberies was received and operationalised. Funani said subsequently, the police allegedly traced and arrested a suspect (34) at Phokeng Township, near Rustenburg and a firearm was found inside his vehicle.

“The suspect admitted during questioning that he was involved in a business robbery committed last month in Sun City. Furthermore, he implicated four other suspects, who are Lesotho nationals and apparently in the country illegally.  

“The four suspects were arrested on Friday morning at their residential places. Three of them were found in possession of unlicensed firearms, of which two were found to be replica firearms. Two cases of business robbery, four counts of contravention of Immigration Act, 2002 (No. 13 of 2002) and counts of possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition were registered,” she said.

Funani further said the suspects are expected to appear before the Rustenburg, Mankwe and Bafokeng Magistrate’s Courts on different charges on Monday.

Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, congratulated all units involved for a sterling job that led to the arrests of the five suspects. Kwena also encouraged businessmen to report cases as it was discovered that, out of nine business robberies that the suspects allegedly committed, only two were reported to the police.

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