Five armed suspects arrested after they attempted to rob a a local fuel garage

Mthatha Flying Squad acted swiftly on a progress business robbery at a local fuel garage today at about 02h30. Members rushed to garage where it was reported that about 5 armed suspects entered the garage and ordered everyone to lie down and demanded money at gunpoint but could not get any. During the members arrival the suspects escaped the arrest leaving behind their City Golf with no plates and a Cas. An Ak47 Assault Rifle with 30 rounds and some explosives were found inside it. The vehicle will be linked to other business robberies around Mthatha

“This is the commitment that we should always display in order for us to restore our communities trust in the SAPS. I applaud you for this success. Let’s not give space for the criminals in our cluster. One illegal firearm off their hands saves many lives.” Those are the words from the Acting Cluster Commander Brigadier Mandlakhe Twala.