SAPS’s swift response results in six suspects arrested
STEELPOORT
Six alleged cash-in-transit robbers have been
arrested following a cash-in-transit robbery that occurred on the R555 in
Steelpoort on Monday. The cash heist happened at about 18:30.
The Limpopo SAPS said some of the stolen money
was recovered while five unlicensed firearms with ammunition and five vehicles
have also been seized.
“It is reported that just after 18:30 on
Monday, unknown number of suspects robbed security guards of undisclosed amount
of money after allegedly using explosives to bomb the armoured vehicle.
“The province immediately implemented the
72-Hour Activation Plan to mobilise Limpopo’s Crime Intelligence, Highway
Patrol and Tracking Team, Polokwane Airwing as well as Pretoria and Ekhurhuleni
Tactical Response Teams. The team followed up on intelligence which led them to
Polokwane, Mokopane and Lebowakgomo where six suspects were arrested at their hideouts,
“revealed Col Brenda Muridili.
She said the SAPS confiscated
five vehicles, of which four are suspected to have been robbed from their
owners while the fifth belongs to one of the suspects.
Five unlicensed firearms and ammunition as well
as an undisclosed amount of money were also seized.
The National Commissioner of the South African
Police Service, Gen Khehla John Sitole has appreciated the swift implementation
of the 72-Hour Activation Plan which resulted in the arrests of the six
suspects.
“We will continue to be vigilant and to heighten
targeted operations to counter CIT robberies in the build-up to festive
season,” said Gen Sitole.
He said the public is encouraged to send
tip-offs utilizing the MySAPS App or to contact the SAPS Crime Stop number 08600 10111.
“All information received will be treated with confidentiality.”
