ATM Bombers Caught: Ekurhuleni Police Nab Three Suspects in an Explosive Raid
In a successful operation against ATM bombers, Ekurhuleni Metro Police arrested three suspects in Palm Ridge, Ekurhuleni, on Wednesday, July 3. The arrests were the result of a crime intelligence-driven operation based on information from a reliable source about two houses suspected of harboring criminals specializing in ATM bombings.
Lieutenant Colonel Kelebogile Thepa, spokeswoman for the Ekurhuleni Metro Police, provided details of the operation:
"Officers raided the first house where two suspects involved in a recent ATM bombing at the corners of Eritrea and Uganda streets in Palm Ridge were found. Officers uncovered detonator explosives and a stolen white Chevrolet light delivery vehicle."
The two suspects arrested at the first location were identified as South African and Mozambican nationals. Upon interrogation, they revealed a second address on Uganda Street, leading to the arrest of a third suspect, also from Mozambique.
At the second location, the police recovered several pieces of evidence: R1,000 in stained notes, Stained jackets
Two stained cellphones, A pair of sneakers, wire cables and a stained 12-volt car battery
The evidence collected suggests a direct link to recent ATM bombings in the area. Lieutenant Colonel Thepa stated that the three suspects, aged between 27 and 43, are facing multiple charges:
"The three suspects are facing charges of possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of explosives, and possession of stained money."
This successful operation highlights the effectiveness of intelligence-driven policing and community cooperation in combating organized crime. The arrests of these suspected ATM bombing experts may significantly impact the prevalence of such crimes in the Ekurhuleni area.
The case serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in tackling sophisticated criminal operations and the importance of public vigilance and cooperation in reporting suspicious activities.
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