Police say the firearm was most likely thrown out by the fleeing suspects.
Photo: Lim SAPS
LIMPOPO – Police spokesperson Captain Mamphaswa Seabi says the firearm was recovered this morning, 12 July, by passers-by who were fetching water under a bridge.
The bridge where the fifth firearm was found. Photo: Lim SAPS
“The police were called and the said firearm was found on the ground. It is suspected it was thrown by the fleeing suspects,” he said.
Meanwhile, the seven suspects that were arrested yesterday, will appear in the Lebowakgomo magistrates court on Thursday, 13 July.
The suspects, aged between 27 and 52-years-old will face charges of armed robbery, possession of stolen motor vehicles and possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition.
This after they robbed a G4S security vehicle of an undisclosed amount of money.
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