The collaborative efforts by members of Witbank SAPS and CSC Tactical Security Company resulted in the arrested of a 55-year-old man for alleged possession of illegal explosives in the early hours this morning.
Guards from CSC Tactical Security Company were monitoring CCTV footage at Marelden Estate, when they noticed a group of suspects in balaclavas, believed to be armed passing the premises. They then called the police for backup.
When the suspects noticed the security guards they ran into the bushes. It is further reported that a shootout ensued. The guards managed to catch one suspect who was found with a bag full of explosives while the others managed to flee. He was then arrested and charged for possession of explosives and police cannot rule out the possibility of adding more charges against him as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information that will help locate the remaining suspects to contact Col Thobejane on 082 372 2195 or call Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Alternatively, members of the public can send information via MySAPS app. All received information will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous.