The Tactical Response Team (TRT) of the South African Police Service (Saps) has arrested three suspects in connection with ATM bombings in and around Gauteng.
The suspects were arrested on Saturday morning in Tembisa in an intelligence-driven operation.
The trio was found with money dye, explosives as well as four firearms and ammunition.
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“Police are following up on intelligence-driven information when they identify the first suspect,” Saps spokeswoman Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said.
“The 44-year-old South African was cornered and his vehicle was searched. Dye-stained money was found in the trunk of his vehicle,” he said.
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Two other suspects, a 35-year-old Lesotho national, and a 28-year-old Mozambican national were also arrested at a house in Tembisa.
“They were also found with dye money as well as unlicensed firearms, ammunition and explosives,” said Mathe.
Saps Acting National Commissioner, Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili said the police are mobilizing all resources to clamp down on serious and violent crimes.
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“Well done to Erkurhuleni and Tshwane TRT for successfully tracking down this criminal. The evidence we have shows that we have the right suspect who was involved in the ATM bomb attack,” said Mosikili.
He also advised the public not to accept or take dyed money as it has no value and may be investigated as part of the syndicate.
The three men are expected to appear in the Tembisa Magistrate’s Court on Monday charged with possession of dyed money, possession of firearms and ammunition without a license and possession of illegal explosives.
Compiled by Narissa Subramoney
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