Six nabbed east of Pretoria following a robbery in Benoni
The arrests were made with the help of the Boschkop Community Security Forum and the Community Policing Forum.
Six suspects were arrested on Wednesday, August 28 in Boschkop, in the east of Pretoria when they were found in a vehicle reportedly used in the commission of a robbery in Benoni on the East Rand.
The police also recovered five unlicensed firearms.
According to police spokesperson Warrant Officer Johan van Dyk, the suspects were arrested with the assistance of the Boschkop community.
Van Dyk said information was received about a white Toyota vehicle involved in an armed robbery in Benoni that was spotted passing through the Boschkop policing area.
“The Boschop Community Security Forum and Community Policing Forum swiftly mobilised, alerting members to assemble a standby operational team,” said Van Dyk.
He said the vehicle was spotted, and a team was activated to intercept it.
“Despite orders to stop, the suspects attempted to flee. The team tactically blocked the vehicle, forcing it to stop as the Boschkop police arrived on the scene.”
Van Dyk stated that upon searching the vehicle and the suspects, police discovered four unlicensed firearms, with serial numbers filed off as well as a replica firearm and suspected stolen property.
“The suspects were arrested and are facing charges of possession of unlicensed firearms, possession of suspected stolen property, and armed robbery.”
He said the firearms will undergo ballistic testing to determine if they were used in other crimes.
Major-General Samuel Thine, district commissioner of Tshwane, expressed his gratitude to all stakeholders for their unwavering commitment to securing the arrests.
He emphasised the importance of community involvement in SAPS efforts to combat crime.
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