Katlehong police praised for arresting suspects
With the tip-off, the police followed the lead with professionalism, communication officer at Katlehong SAPS, Capt Mega Ndobe said.
As part of their Festive Season Operation, Katlehong Crime Prevention Unit received a tip-off about a plan to rob people who were about to share their stokvel contributions.
“The police were given the type, colour and registration number of the vehicle to be used by the suspects in executing the crime.
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“The same vehicle (that fits the description) was spotted at Ramokonopi West Section. The police stopped the vehicle and searched the four suspects who were in the vehicle. A 9mm pistol with erased serial number and 16 rounds of ammunition were seized from one of the suspects while a balaclava, gloves, cable ties and macamisa (a device used to break padlock) were found in the vehicle,” Ndobe said.
He said the suspects, aged between 25 and 57, were arrested and have been detained at Katlehong Police Station.
“Suspects have been charged with unlawful possession of firearm and ammunition and possibly conspiracy to commit a crime,” said Ndobe.
He added: “Firearm seized will be taken for a ballistic testing to determine whether the same firearm was involved in other crimes.”
Katlehong SAPS commander Col Doctor Sibuyi said he was impressed with the arrest and the performance of the police. However, he warned community members to use a bank facility to share their stokvel contribution.
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“It is safer to do so because the money goes straight into the individuals’ bank account,” said Sibuyi.
The police have established the suspects reside in Katlehong, some at local hostels and others at Sakhile informal settlement.
They are expected to appear in the Palm Ridge Court soon.
The investigation in this matter is continuing.
