A Mohlakeng man was arrested after the Randfontein Police found explosives in his possession.
Constable Carmen Hendricks, Randfontein Police spokesperson, confirmed that the man was arrested at about 5.50pm on Thursday, 8 November.
“The explosives were found when members of the Crime Prevention Unit searched a house in Mohlakeng Extension 11,” Hendricks said.
“The suspect was arrested and detained at the Randfontein Police Station, and a case of possession of explosives was opened against him. He will appear in the Randfontein Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 12 November,” she added.
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The explosives were handed over to the West Rand Explosives Unit.
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