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Media Statement
POTCHEFSTROOM – Four male suspects are expected to appear soon in the Rustenburg Magistrates’ Court following arrest by members of Rustenburg Flying Squad for armed robbery, possession of suspected stolen goods and unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. The suspects’ court appearance stems from their arrest at approximately 09:15 on Saturday, 11 January 2025, on the R510 road. They were arrested after allegedly robbing two males of their cellphones and undisclosed amount of cash. The victims who are operating a business at Extension 5, Boitekong, were on the way to Rustenburg when the suspects’ navy blue Volkswagen Polo overtook and immediately blocked their car, thus forcing it to stop near Ramochana. The suspects got out of their car, pointed the victims with a firearm, then robbed them of cash, cellphones and fled from the scene. Due to apparent reckless driving and movement of the suspects’ car, the vigilant Flying Squad members who were performing Operation Shanela duties, chased and stopped it. The victims who arrived while the suspects were still being searched and interviewed, informed the police that the men robbed them. As a result, nine cellphones and undisclosed amount of cash, two firearms and ammunition were found. The suspects; four middle aged males, were apprehended. The Acting Provincial Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng welcomed the arrest and applauded the members for their vigilance and directed that no stone should be left unturned to ascertain if the suspects are not linked to other robberies committed in the area. Ends
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