The suspects initially appeared in the same court on Monday, 05 September 2016 where they were remanded in custody. They were arrested on Saturday, 03 September 2016 by a Multi-Disciplinary Task Team through a disruptive operation after a tip-off was received that the suspects planned to rob security cash in transit vehicle in Klerksdorp.
Out of nine suspects, eight of them were arrested after their vehicles; a Nissan Double Cab, Toyota Double cab and Volkswagen Polo were intercepted along the N12 towards Potchefstroom. The team, seized vehicles as well as one assault rifle, blasting cartridges, two shock tube detonators, 250 shotgun live ammunition, a cord igniter and a set of hand gloves. The ninth suspect was arrested at a certain house in Wilkoppies, Klerksdorp where he was found in possession of explosives and ammunition. He also appeared in Klerksdorp Magistrates Court yesterday, but was remanded in custody until Monday, 12 September 2016.
It was established during investigations that one of the suspects was wanted on a Johannesburg Central case of escape from lawful custody in 2009. Investigations into the matter will continue.
The North West Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane commended the team for a job well done. She said that the police will not hesitate to take action against anyone who commits crime.
