Police Detectives at Burgersfort Investigating Unit arrested two male suspects, both aged 34, at Ga-Manyaka Village, local Policing area. The arrest is for cases of possession of suspected stolen property, robbery, and possession of unlicensed firearm on Friday, 20 June 2025.
The members who were on standby duties received information about the location of the awaiting trial prisoner who escaped from the cells during March 2025.
They accurately followed the leads, whereby the suspect, aged 34, was arrested at a rented residence at Ga-Manyaka village. During the arrest, he was with his friend. Police searched the place and discovered an unlicensed firearm and suspected stolen properties (cellphone).
The cellphone was linked with an armed robbery that was reported during this month (June 2025). Both suspects, aged 34, were then apprehended. His accomplice was arrested for possession of suspected stolen property, while he was arrested for possession of suspected stolen properties, possession of unlicensed firearm, and escaping from lawful custody.
The re-arrested escapee prisoner was previously arrested for possession of unlicensed firearm and armed robbery cases.
Meanwhile, in Hlogotlou Policing area, a foreign national male aged 57, who owns a shop, was arrested for possession of unlicensed firearm on Friday, 20 June 2025, following a tip-off. The firearm was discovered at his girlfriend’s residence at Hlalanikahle Village.
The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has welcomed the arrests and commended the members for re-arresting this wanted suspect and his accomplice, for as well removing the unlicensed firearms from the hands of the criminals.
The suspects will appear before the local Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 23 June 2025.
The Police investigations are continuing.
