Alleged Mamelodi business robbers to appear in court
The suspects were arrested in Mamelodi on February 5.
Five suspects are set to appear in the Mamelodi Magistrate’s Court on Friday, following their arrest in connection with a business robbery at Mams Mall in January.
Police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said the suspects, aged between 35 and 40, were arrested in Mamelodi on Wednesday, February 5.
“The robbers were nabbed during a successful operation by the Mamelodi East Crime Prevention Unit and Crime Intelligence teams.”
She said during the robbery, which occurred last month, the suspects allegedly stormed a store at gunpoint and stole an undisclosed amount of cash.
“During the arrest, police recovered five 9mm replica firearms, one R5 live round of ammunition, four 9mm live rounds, and a cash register.
All five suspects are expected to appear before court tomorrow.”
Provincial Commissioner of Gauteng Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni commended the officers involved in the operation.
He praised their efforts in recovering the firearms, which could have been used to threaten and rob people.
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