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Media Statement POTCHEFSTROOM – Four accused are expected to make a second appearance in the Klerksdorp Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 17 July 2024, for unlawful possession of firearm and ammunition. Thembinkosi Mbatha (30), Motsaathebe Kopano (51), Gareng Dikgang (35) and Fikile Darala (51) initially appeared in court on Wednesday, 10 July 2024. The suspects were arrested in Klerksdorp at about 09:50 on Monday, 08 July 2024, by members of Tactical Response Team (TRT). That after the members who were on patrol, spotted a Toyota Condor of which the occupants allegedly committed business robbery at Ottosdal. It is alleged that before coming to a halt, the occupants of the car, threw out a firearm through the window. During the search, the members found a magazine loaded with eight ammunition and two police appointment cards belonging to Motsaathebe Kopano. The accused were then arrested. Preliminary investigation revealed that Motsaathebe Kopano, is a former police officer who was dismissed a few years ago. At this stage, the possibility of the accused facing more charges, cannot be ruled out. In a separate incident in Klerksdorp, a man is expected to appear soon in the local Magistrates’ Court for armed robbery. It is alleged the man and three accomplices entered a retail store at Matlosana Mall on Friday, 12 July 2024, at approximately 15:00. They allegedly robbed the store of cell phones and cash, then fled on foot. The mall security chased them and members of Tactical Response Team (TRT) who were outside the mall spotted the suspects and managed to arrest one of them. All cell phones were recovered. Investigation into the matter including tracing of the other suspects, is underway. The Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena lauded all members involved in the arrests for their alertness and quick reaction, which resulted in the successes. He also thanked security officers for their efforts in the fight against crime. Ends
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