Explosives found in tenant’s room
The items are believed to belong to a mine employee who was dismissed from a local mining company.
The eviction of a tenant in Mohlakeng led to the recovery of explosives, Randfontein Police said.
It is alleged by the homeowner he evicted a tenant from one of his rooms and that they were busy removing the tenant’s property. The homeowner was surprised to find explosives in one of the containers in the room. He immediately called the Police.
The members arrived and the explosive devices were removed by an expert at the Explosives Unit. The items are believed to belong to a mine employee who was dismissed from a local mining company.
The Randfontein Police are investigating the matter.
Const Lucky Phekola can be contacted on 011 278 8100 with information that might assist him in the investigation.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) calls on the help of the community members to assist them with information.
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