Three foiled by police on their way to allegedly bomb ATM in Pretoria
Three suspects with a bag of explosives inside their vehicle were arrested as they could not produce a licence or permit for the bombing materials.
Three suspects have been arrested for contravening the Explosives Act after police foiled their scheme to allegedly bomb an ATM in Pretoria.
Provincial spokesperson Sergeant Connie Moganedi said the three were arrested by Cullinan police on Saturday for Contravention of the act, which stipulates that no person may possess explosives or carry out any activity relating to explosives (manufacture, dealing, importation, exportation, and packaging) unless he or she holds a licence or permit.
“The police, during their crime prevention duties, swiftly reacted on information about suspects who were reported to be on their way to bomb an ATM in Refilwe.
“They managed to arrest three males with a bag of explosives inside their vehicle.”
The trio is expected to appear in the Cullinan Magistrates’ Court soon.
The acting Station Commander, Captain AC Gertzen, applauded police members who put the community’s safety first.
He encouraged members to perform their duties without fear or favour.
Read original story on rekord.co.za
