7 arrested with illegal explosives, Beitbridge port of entry

South African Police Service

7 arrested with illegal explosives, Beitbridge port of entry
7 arrested with illegal explosives, Beitbridge port of entry

The relentless efforts by the Police in Limpopo to eradicate the existence of illegal explosives in the Province has once again yielded positive results with the recent arrest of seven suspects last night on 21 June 2018, while they were enroute to the Gauteng Province.

The operation was conducted in Musina at the Beitbridge Port of Entry by various Police Units from SAPS Musina when seven suspects aged between 32 and 39 including a woman, were stopped in their tracks after their suspicious vehicle was stopped and searched.

During the search, 50 fused caps and 10 blasting cartridges were confiscated.

The origin of these explosives is still being determined although it is believed that this might be part of a bigger syndicate linked to business and armed robberies where in some instances, safes are blown up by the explosives but the ongoing Police investigations will tell.

The suspects will soon appear before the Musina Magistrate’s Court to face charges of possession of illegal explosives and Illegal Immigration Act.

The SAPS Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Jan Scheepers has applauded these Police Units for their sterling efforts that resulted in the swift apprehension of these suspects.

The commitment of the men and women in blue continue yielding fruitful results in eliminating explosives that are commonly utilised during said crime categories. This is a sign to the criminals out there that no stone will be left unturned In Limpopo in dealing head-on with any violent crime including the trio crimes, concluded General Scheepers.

The Police investigations in this matter are still ongoing.

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SOURCESouth African Police Service