Seven would-be ATM bombers were intercepted and arrested on Tuesday morning en route to committing the crime in Klerksdorp in the North West.
Members of the special task force, Hawks’ tactical operations management section (Toms) and other role players arrested seven suspects aged between 30 and 58 in Klerksdorp as they were planning to bomb an ATM in the CBD.
According to the Hawks, their arrests follow information received by Toms about a planned ATM bombing in Klerksdorp. The members acted swiftly and arrested the suspects before the crime was committed.
“One rifle, one pistol and explosives were recovered. The suspects will be charged with possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition, conspiracy to commit a crime and possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle. They will appear in the Klerksdorp magistrate’s court soon,” Hawks spokesperson Col Katlego Mogale said on Tuesday morning.
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