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Seven suspects arrested in Seshego for Polokwane cash-in-transit heist

Police say more arrests are expected.

POLOKWANE – An intensified operation between the Hawks’ serious organised crime investigation unit, a provincial task team, crime intelligence and a tactical response team, resulted in the arrest of seven suspects believed to be behind the cash-in-transit robbery that occurred on Momday, 28 May, along the Matlala road, says provincial Hawks spokesperson, Captain Matimba Maluleke.

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“Two vehicles: a Toyoya Hilux and a Ford Kuga with bullet holes (both reported stolen in Gauteng), rifle ammunition, cartridges, explosives and money bags were recovered at a house in Seshego,” he added.

Photo: Limpopo Hawks
Photo: Limpopo Hawks

Maluleke added that all suspects are expected to appear before the Polokwane Magistrate Court on Wednesday, 30 May and are expected to face a myriad of charges.

More arrests are imminent as investigations continue.

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