Two people have been arrested in connection with a robbery at a Malamulele police station in Limpopo last year. This brings the total number of suspects arrested to 12. The two suspects were arrested at Acronhoek in Mpumalanga.
A group of heavily armed robbers stormed Malamulele police station in November 2021. The robbers stole firearms and ammunition. “Members of the Tracking Team received information about the suspects at Acronoek, Mpumalanga province, and followed the leads,” said Lieutenant-General Thembi Hadebe, the Limpopo provincial commissioner.
“These criminals were then traced at Castino village in the area, driving in a Toyota Hi ace. The police approached the suspects who immediately sped off after noticing them,” she said.
A car chase ensued, and the suspects began opening fire at the police, who also fired back. The police managed to corner the suspects and two suspects were arrested. The suspects were found in possession of a pistol, two magazines and ammunition. No injures were reported during the police chase.
“We appreciate the team for continuing to hit hard on these criminals who continue to make undermining the law with impunity their business. We also thank community members for providing valuable information that led to these arrests,” she said.
Hadebe said the two suspects could be linked to numerous automated teller machine (ATM) bombings that took place in various places within the province. The suspects are expected to appear in the Malamulele Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
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