In less than 24 hours suspects that were involved in an armed robbery at a liquor store in eMalahleni got arrested in KwaZulu-Natal.
Three suspects went into Why Not Liquor Store where they took money and car keys. The armed robbery took place on the evening of Friday, July 29. The men that are linked to this robbery have been nabbed by Magadu Police after being found with unlicensed firearms and a huge sum of money.
The red Honda Ballade in which the suspects were travelling. They were arrested by Madugu Police after being found in possession of two unlicensed firearms and a huge some of money. Some of the suspects are linked to an armed robbery that happened at Why Not Liquor Store on July 29. (Photo: Facebook)
The owner of the store Mr Carl Swart confirmed that there was a robbery where three men came in armed and robbed his business.
“It was before 18:00 when the suspects came in and stole the items,” explained Swart.
According to Lt Colonel Thulani Zwane from KwaZulu-Natal SAPS Corporate Communication on Saturday, July 30 as police were patrolling along R66 Nongoma and Pongola road next to the Vryheid turn off, they spotted a red Honda Ballade with five occupants inside.
The 9mm firearm found in the red Honda Ballade after the vehicle was stopped and searched by Magudu Police. Some of the suspects arrested are linked to an armed robbery that took place on July 29 at Why Not Liquor Store. (Photo: Facebook)
Police stopped the vehicle to conduct a search, they discovered three 9mm firearms and ammunition.
The suspects aged between 19 and 26 were locked behind bars for being found in possession of unlicensed firearms.
The suspects appeared at the Magudu Magistrate Court on Monday, August 1.
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