ORANJEVILLE – This comes after the members of Trio Task followed operationalized information received which led to the arrest of the first suspect who was wanted for stealing and selling a stolen vehicle during a business robbery conducted on 05 January 2022.
Police spokesperson Brigadier Motantsi Makhele said the 47-year-old suspect was previously arrested by members of Provincial Organized Crime for possession of stolen motor vehicle, possession of unlicensed firearm, possession of ammunition, house robbery and kidnapping.
“He has since been on the run until the Trio Task Team managed to arrest him on 16 June 2022 at his place of residence in Orange farm, Gauteng province.”
Upon further investigation, his arrest led to the apprehension of two other suspects, aged 48 and 52. It is alleged that they were also part of the business robbery and theft of motor vehicle conducted in Oranjeville.”
Makhele said all three suspects were arrested and will be charged with business robbery and theft of motor vehicle.
