Police arrest seven murder suspects
A firearm which is believed to be the murder weapon was retrieved and is undergoing forensic testing.
The West Rand Trio task team, with the help of detectives from the Rustenburg Police have arrested seven suspects in Magaliesburg, for allegedly committing murder, hijacking vehicles and robbing houses.
Lieutenant Colonel Gert Kruger, commander of the team, said his team received information from a reliable source regarding the suspects’ whereabouts.
The team questioned the informant, who told them where to find the suspects who allegedly murdered a victim on 8 February. The team traced the suspects and arrested them on 15 February, and retrieved a quantity of stolen goods. They also confiscated a firearm found in their possession.
The firearm is believed to be the murder weapon; however, the results of the forensic testing are awaited to make this fact concrete.
Brigadier Leon Kruger, acting cluster commander for the West Rand, applauded the team and the Rustenburg detectives who secured the breakthrough in the case.
“The team, under command of Lieutenant Colonel Kruger conducted a sterling investigation into the matter and due to their quick response, seven suspects are behind bars. Keep up the good work,” said Brigadier Kruger.
The police call on the community to assist them with information, which can be reported via the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111, or by SMS to Crime Line on 32211 to report crime anonymously. Assist the Gauteng police to fight fraud, corruption, unethical behaviour or any other suspicious activities that could be detrimental to the community by phoning the either of the Gauteng standby provincial duty numbers: Duty General on 082 313 8299 or Duty Brigadier on 082 444 4354.
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