The operation, which involved multiple law enforcement teams and a private security company, led to their capture after their latest attacks on two ATMs.

The suspects, who engaged in a shootout with police while fleeing, were intercepted on the R81 highway as they tried to escape to Gauteng.

Authorities recovered explosives, illegal firearms, ammunition, and dye-stained money from their vehicles.

The suspects, aged 28 to 43, face charges including possession of firearms, explosives, and contravening the Immigration Act.

They will appear in court soon.