A police officer is being questioned in connection with the daring heist at OR Tambo Airport on March 7.
Acting National Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Khomotso Phahlane, said three other people had also been arrested,. Two of them appeared in Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.
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“Two people are currently being questioned. It is highly regrettable that one of our own members is among the two. This confirms our version of not ruling out the possibility of a collusion and/or an inside job,” Phahlana said at a press conference on Tuesday night.
He commended the South African Police Service and the Hawks, including the relevant stakeholders, who have been instrumental in ensuring a thorough investigation following the armed robbery last week.
“The hard work and dedication of the team has resulted in the gathering of intelligence and subsequent arrest and questioning of suspects allegedly involved in the commission of this crime.
“Our people and the nation were justified in the outcry and the condemnation of the security breaches which manifested themselves at OR Tambo International Airport, a national key point. We have resolved as law enforcement agencies to work hard in ensuring that the perpetrators of this crime are brought to book.
“Our investigations continue and further arrests are likely to be made, Phahlane added.
The police vehicle used during the heist was bogus. “The markings which were on the bogus police vehicle were not on normal police vehicles.”
The money is yet to be recovered.
