LIMPOPO – The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Nneke Ledwaba, says he remains confident that the police will ensure that safety in Limpopo prevails, following the arrest of 11 people on Sunday, 30 June.
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This, after swift reaction by police and local farm structures in Makhado intercepted a possible trio crime syndicate following a tip-off to police by the local community regarding a group of armed men en-route from Gauteng to Makhado.
During the arrest, two suspected stolen motor vehicles, eight signal jammers, alarm system control monitors and mechanical equipment were recovered by the police.
Cases of conspiracy to commit business robberies, possession of suspected stolen motor vehicles, driving un-roadworthy motor vehicles, possession of signal jamming devices and possession of housebreaking equipment were opened by police and the suspects are expected to appear before the Louis Trichardt Magistrate’s Court soon, said Police Spokesperson, Col Moatshe Ngoepe.
He said the origin of all recovered items is still being determined through ongoing police investigations.