Flying squad nabs eMalahleni house robbers
Investigations into the matter are continuing.
Three men wanted in connection with a house robbery in eMalahleni were arrested in Phumula, Alberton.
Warrant Officer Grant Giblin, Benoni Flying Squad (BFS) spokesperson, said unit officers conducted routine patrols on the R554 near the Mall@Carnival on June 14 when four vehicles, including a private security company, eMalahleni neighbour watch and SAPS stopped them to request assistance.
“The group were tracking a maroon Mazda 2, which was taken during a house robbery earlier in the day,” said Giblin.
“Leading the convoy down Lyvuya Street towards the sought vehicle, the suspects abandoned the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot. The community assisted the officers in arresting them. They found shoes, a pillow, and a blanket linked to the incident in the vehicle.”
eMalahleni law enforcement alleged a white Toyota Quantum dropped the suspects off near the scene of the crime. The thieves took the Mazda 2, five laptops, two large safes containing an undisclosed amount of money, and smaller items.
The Quantum was traced back to eMalahleni and the officers arrested the owner.
“They recovered the safes, however, the money and laptops were allegedly already en route to Mozambique.”
In a further development, eMalahleni-based investigating officer Captain Tshidi Mamarega received information on June 15 that a third suspect linked to the matter was arrested and that various stolen vehicles were held at his residence.
“With the suspect in tow, the officer and her team visited the home, where they found stolen vehicles and 40kg heroin,” said Giblin.
“The suspect faces additional charges of possession of drugs and accessory to robbery.”
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