Local FNB bomb threat

The FNB bank in Randfontein received a bomb threat on 10 June.

A portion of Main Reef Road was closed and a heavy police presence had the town buzzing with curiosity.

According to an officer at the scene, the bank received a tip-off from an anonymous caller informing them that there is a bomb inside the building.

He adds that FNB staff members and customers immediately exited the building and Randfontein police officers were called to the scene.

Upon arrival, officers together with the dog unit went inside the building to search for the bomb.

The Randfontein Traffic Department assisted at the scene and directed traffic away from the area.

“We were waiting for officers to conclude their search before we could allow people anywhere near the scene,” says the Officer.

Randfontein SAPS spokesperson Captain Appel Ernst says that nothing was found inside the building and that the scene was cleared shortly after.