Three suspects believed to be linked to ATM bombings have been arrested. Image: SA Police Service Facebook page.
Police arrested three suspects in connection with ATM bombings in Gauteng; dye-stained money, explosives, and firearms were found
Three suspects believed to be linked to ATM bombings have been arrested. Image: SA Police Service Facebook page.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) Tactical Response Teams (TRT) arrested three suspects on Saturday morning, 4 March in Tembisa, Gauteng, who may be linked to the recent ATM bombings in and around the area.
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The police discovered dye-stained money, explosives, as well as four firearms and ammunition in their possession.
Acting on intelligence-driven information, the police tracked down the first suspect, a 44-year-old South African national, and searched his vehicle.
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They found dye-stained money in the boot.
The police arrested a 35-year-old Lesotho national and a 28-year-old Mozambican national in the same area with similar possessions.
The SAPS Acting National Commissioner, Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili, congratulated the Erkurhuleni and Tshwane TRT for successfully apprehending the suspects.
Mosikili warned the public against picking up dye-stained money, as it has no value and may link them to the syndicate.
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The three suspects face charges of possessing dye-stained money, unlicensed firearms and ammunition, and illegal possession of explosives.
They will appear in Tembisa Magistrates’ Court on Monday.