Cape Town – Police in Christiana, North West, arrested ten suspects on Saturday morning who were allegedly planning to rob fuel stations in Warrenton, Northern Cape.
Acting on a tip-off, a tactical operation was conducted by crime intelligence units and other police teams.
“At 10am, crime intelligence units, together with the Kimberley flying squad and Hartswater highway patrol executed a tactical operation at the identified address in Christiana where 10 suspects were found on the premises,” police spokesperson Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said.
Authorities seized a pistol, ammunition, housebreaking tools, and a VW Polo belonging to the suspects, who are reportedly from Ekurhuleni, Gauteng.
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The suspects are aged between 40 and 65.
Investigations are underway for illegal firearm possession, possession of housebreaking equipment, and immigration law violations.
Northern Cape police commissioner Lieutenant-general Koliswa Otola praised the quick action and highlighted the value of shared intelligence in crime prevention.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
