Members of Johannesburg Central SAPS in conjunction with JMPD apprehended two more suspects aged 33 and 37 for conspiracy to commit a robbery, possession of unlicensed firearms, and ammunition at Hillbrow precinct in the early hours of this morning, 9 September 2021.
Police followed up on all available leads after one of the suspects evaded arrest during yesterday’s foiled robbery in Johannesburg CBD. The SAPS members apprehended the suspect at his place of residence. Police also apprehended the suspect’s friend after they were found in possession of two unlicensed firearms and ammunition.
Firearms will be subjected to ballistic testing to ascertain if they were used in the commission of other serious and violent crimes.
The suspects are due to appear in the Johannesburg Magistrate Court, while further investigation is underway.
Two more suspects behind bars in connection with a foiled robbery https://t.co/N7jrMiJtqv#ArriveAlive #FoiledRobbery @SAPoliceService pic.twitter.com/jvEmNyv1zE
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