Mamelodi East police management has welcomed the sentence handed out to three men, aged between 38 and 50, for armed robbery.
The Pretoria regional court sentenced Johannes Nkosi (45), Sipho Piet Maimela (38) and Sydney Ngombela (50) to 15 years imprisonment each, for armed robbery, seven years for the possession of an unlicensed firearm, two years for possession of ammunition and five years imprisonment for kidnapping.
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Police spokesperson, Constable Lethabo Mashiloane said the accused were arrested on 12 April 2012.
“Members of Mamelodi East crime prevention unit were busy with their normal duties when they received information to look out for a Nissan Skyline and VW Caddy that had been involved in the robbery of a tobacco delivery van in Cullinan,” said Mashiloane.
“While patrolling they noticed vehicles matching descriptions given, driving at high speed in Solomon Mahlangu Drive. The police gave chase and managed to stop them,” said Mashialone.
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The police officers searched the vehicle and found an unlicensed firearm, ammunition and suspected stolen property.
Mashiloane said the three men were arrested and detained at Mamelodi East SAPS.
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“Through good investigation by Detective Constable Onismus Masha, the three accused were found guilty by the Pretoria regional court on four charges: armed robbery, possession of an unlicensed firearm, possession of ammunition and kidnapping.”
Mashiloane said the Mamelodi East police management believed this sentence will send a strong message to other people who might think of committing similar offences and commended the investigating officer for the good work.
Report any illegal activities to Mamelodi East SAPS to 012 815 7079, 08600 10111 or MySAPS App.
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