Six suspects allegedly involved in a series of robberies in Ntoane and Moteti villages under the Dennilton policing area were nabbed last Thursday, and an unlicensed firearm as well as stolen properties were seized.

According to the Limpopo Provincial Police, the recent robberies were committed on August 14.
Colonel Malesela Ledwaba, provincial police spokesperson, said suspects driving in a Toyota GD6 Club Cab allegedly robbed a shop of cash and cellphones in Ntoane Village.

The crime prevention members, detectives and Sekhukhune District Tracking and Investigations Team netted the suspects.

“The described vehicle was spotted in Dennilton, and a chase ensued. Police intercepted the vehicle, and three male suspects were arrested. They were found in possession of a pellet gun. Police received another report of a robbery in Moteti Village. They spotted a suspicious white BMW driving at high speed, managed to stop and search it, and three other suspects were arrested. They were found in possession of an unlicensed firearm,” explained Ledwaba.

Ledwaba stated that the six suspects were linked to three business robberies that occurred in June and July.

He further indicated that they were also linked to a recent business robbery and house robbery that took place on August 14.

“One suspect was charged with contravention of the Immigration Act,” added Ledwaba.

The suspects are expected to appear before the Dennilton Magistrate’s Court today (Monday).