Eight men are expected to appear in the Potchefstroom Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday for conspiracy to commit cash-in-transit robbery and illegal possession of firearm, North West police said.
Colonel Sabata Mokgwabone said the men initially appeared in the Potchefstroom Magistrate’s Court on Monday, and they were remanded in custody.
“They were arrested on Saturday, by a Multi-Disciplinary Task Team through disruptive operation after a tip-off was received that the suspects planned to rob security cash in transit vehicle in Klerksdorp,” said Mokgwabone.
He said out of nine suspects, eight of them were arrested after their vehicles; a Nissan double cab, Toyota double cab and Volkswagen Polo were intercepted along N12 towards Potchefstroom.
“The team, seized vehicles as well as one assault rifle, blasting cartridges, two shock tube detonators, 250 shotgun live ammunition, cord igniter and sets of hand gloves,” said Mokgwabone.
The ninth suspect was arrested at a house in Wilkoppies, Klerksdorp where he was found in possession of explosives and ammunition. He appeared in Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court on Monday and was remanded in custody until September 12.
“It was established during investigation that one of the suspects was wanted on Johannesburg Central case of escape from lawful custody in 2009. Investigation into the matter continues,” said Mokgwabone.
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