Seven men believed to be members of ATM bombing gang were arrested in Louis Trichardt (Makhado), Limpopo police said on Sunday.
“Initial investigations has revealed that the gang was allegedly responsible for more than case 17 cases of safe and ATM bombings, a
series of armed robberies as well a murder case of security guard in
September this year,” said Brigadier Hangwani Mulaudzi.
He said one of the men was a well a known high flyer from Makhado, while the others were from Rustenburg, Seshego and Mara.
He said the gang was arrested following a car chase in the R101 road after information was received that the gang were planning an attack in Makhado in the early hours of Saturday morning.
He said other police stations were alerted and a roadblock was set up resulting in the arrest of the gang
Three firearms with their serial numbers filed off as well as two vehicles — a Toyota Tazz and Mazda Laser allegedly used during the crime spree were recovered. Safe and ATM breaking implements and explosives were also recovered.
“The suspects are expected to appear at the Makhado Magistrate’s Court on
Monday facing charges of murder, possession of unlicensed firearms and
explosives.”
He said they were still being profiled as it was suspected that they form part of a gang responsible for violent crimes in Limpopo and possibly other provinces. – Sapa