Butchery robbery in Mbombela foiled thanks to tip-off

MBOMBELA – A quick response by members of the South African Police Service, as well as the White River Flying Squad, led to the arrest of four suspects around 08:30 this morning.

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The members reacted swiftly following a tip-off of a robbery in progress at a butchery in Bester Street.

The suspects, aged between 26 and 33, are reported to have stormed the butchery and held members of staff at gunpoint before starting to steal meat.

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The suspects are facing charges of  business robbery and possession of three unlicensed firearms. A police investigation is underway to determine whether the suspects are involved in other crimes.