Suspected robbers arrested in Ezakheni

Seven suspects have been arrested in Ezakheni by Ladysmith detectives and Ladysmith TRT after a business robbery on December 11.

The seven suspects are between the ages of 22 and 38. Following the breakthrough, a vehicle suspected to have been used in the commission of the crime was seized and a revolver which is believed to have been stolen from one of the security guards was recovered.

Cell-phones, as well as foreign and South African money, were also recovered.

The suspects are set to appear in the Ladysmith Magistrate’s Court tomorrow (Monday) and will face charges of murder, robbery, attempted murder, assault and possession of an unlicensed firearm.