One of the firearms found on the scene.
Photo: Lim SAPS
POLOKWANE – Police spokesperson Lt Colonel Moatshe Ngoepe says police reacted swiftly and successfully intercepted a group of six armed suspects.
“The suspects, aged between 23 and 35-years-old were en route to commit a business robbery at a liquor outlet in the city. They were travelling with two cars and all suspects were arrested,” said Ngoepe
During the arrest, the following items were recovered:
– Three 9mm firearms.
– One Nissan Xtrail.
– Four pairs of handgloves.
Photo: Lim SAPS
“The origin of the firearms and motor vehicle are being investigated,” said Ngoepe.
The suspects will appear before the Polokwane Magistrate Court soon and police investigations continue.
Raeesa Sempe is a Caxton Award-winning Digital Editor with nine years’ experience in the industry. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies from the University of the Witwatersrand and started her journey as a community journalist for the Polokwane Review in 2015. She then became the online journalist for the Review in 2016 where she excelled in solidifying the Review’s digital footprint through Facebook lives, content creation and marketing campaigns. Raeesa then moved on to become the News Editor of the Bonus Review in 2019 and scooped up the Editorial Employee of the Year award in the same year. She is the current Digital Editor of the Polokwane Review-Observer, a position she takes pride in. Raeesa is married with one child and enjoys spending time with friends, listening to music and baking – when she has the time. “I still believe that if your aim is to change the world, journalism is a more immediate short-term weapon." – Tom Stoppard
