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Four nabbed for murder of police officer

Police recovered an R5 rifle, an AK-9, two pistols, and the vehicle allegedly used in the officer’s killing.

A coordinated police operation led to the arrest of four suspects believed to be connected to the fatal shooting of a JMPD officer in Leondale on April 16.

According to a statement from Colonel Letloenyane, station commander of Alberton SAPS, intelligence received regarding the suspects’ whereabouts was swiftly acted upon.

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Law enforcement officials descended on a property in Leondale where two suspects were apprehended.

Police recovered an R5 rifle, an AK-9, two pistols, and the vehicle allegedly used in the officer’s killing.

Further investigation at the same address led to the recovery of a stolen car previously reported at Bramley SAPS and a hijacked VW Polo from Westonaria.

A total of three vehicles were seized – one used in the commission of the crime, one hijacked, and one reported stolen.

Law enforcement officials descended on a property in Leondale where two suspects were apprehended.

Police recovered an R5 rifle, an AK-9, two pistols, and the vehicle allegedly used in the officer’s killing.

Further investigation at the same address led to the recovery of a stolen car previously reported at Bramley SAPS and a hijacked VW Polo from Westonaria.

A total of three vehicles were seized – one used in the commission of the crime, one hijacked, and one reported stolen.

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