Five suspects aged between 20 and 35 are expected to appear in the White River Magistrate’s Court today, Tuesday September 6, after they were arrested between Hazyview and Mbombela during a multidisciplinary operation conducted by the Hawks’ Highway Patrol, Flying Squad, Explosives Unit and Local Criminal Record Centre (LCRC) Task Team.
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The Hawks’ provincial spokesperson, Captain Dineo Sekgotodi, said the arrest came after the team had received information on Monday September 5 about a VW Polo suspected to be carrying illegal explosives, travelling from Hazyview to Mbombela.
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“The vehicle with five occupants was stopped at White River. Upon a search, explosives were recovered and seized. The suspects were arrested and charged with the possession of illegal explosives,” she said.
This is a developing story. Lowvelder will update its readers as soon as more information becomes available.
