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Armed shop robbery suspect arrested, Kwazakhele

South African Police Service

The role that firearms play in the committing of serious offences, remains the focus of the SAPS in the Motherwell Cluster area.

A 24 year old suspect was arrested on 24 July 2018, after an armed robbery took place at 18:45 at Save More Spaza shop in Kovu Street, Kwazakhele.

He was arrested and charged for the illegal possession of an unlicensed firearm. Further investigation will be conducted to also link him with the armed robbery and the attempted murder of the wounded 25 year old male.

He will be appearing before the New Brighton Magistrates Court on 26 July 2018.

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