Gauteng police are investigating a murder incident following the gruesome discovery of seven bodies that were found dumped on the Putfontein off-ramp next to the N12 yesterday (December 26).
“The bodies were discovered late last night with bullet wounds and one body had burn wounds,” confirmed SAPS spokesperson Col Noxolo Kweza.
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“At this stage, it is not clear what happened and police are still in the process of identifying the bodies which are all males, estimated to be aged between 30 and 40 years old.
“It is suspected that the victims might have been killed underground and might be part of the on-going illegal mining activities.”
According to Kweza, a passer-by made the discovery of the bodies and alerted the police.
“Possibilities of further additional charges cannot be ruled out at this stage,” said Kweza.
“We are appealing to communities to assist to identify the bodies.
“Anyone with information regarding the incident can contact the police anonymously on 08600 10111 or Captain Manetha from Provincial Organised Crime on 082 411 4677.”
