A 36-year-old suspect will join his two accomplices in police custody following the armed robbery that took place at Kwaggafontein Police Station on 15 June 2022.
The suspect was arrested in Ekangala on Wednesday 04 October 2023 whilst in possession of an unlawful firearm and ammunition.
He appeared in the Ekangala Magistrate’s Court for the possession of unlawful firearm where his case was postponed to Tuesday 10 October 2023 for a formal bail application.
He is also expected to appear before the Mkobola Regional Court today, Friday 06 October 2023 for the police station armed robbery case.
He will join his two co-accused who were arrested in Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces respectively.
During their arrest, one rifle, two pistols, and one shotgun robbed from the police station were recovered.
The other two suspects did not apply for bail, and are still in custody awaiting their next court appearance on Monday, 27 November 2023.
The Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela appreciates the collaborative efforts of the members of the SAPS who ensured that the suspects were arrested and firearms recovered.
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