Armed robbery suspects arrested and illegal firearms confiscated

EASTERN CAPE – Stabilisation Operational Team deployed at Khanyayo, Flagstaff as part of intervention by Lieutenant Gen Ntshinga to rid of crime in the rural towns of Mthatha, Qumbu, Ngcobo, Mt Frere received intelligence-driven information from PSJ Crime Intelligence Unit about a man suspected for burglary and theft of school property at Cuthwini locality, Lombasi A/A.

A search and seizure operation was conducted and the following property was recovered ten (10) computers, five (5) brooms and five (5) mops were recovered. The 32-year-old male suspect will appear at Lusikisiki Magistrate’s court on 29 November 2019 facing a charge of burglary and theft.

In another incident, the team deployed at Idutywa successfully followed up information of unlawful possession of a firearm at JPO Skwatta Camp in Dutywa on 24 November 2019 at about 20h00. A 34-year-old unlawful possession of prohibited firearm and ammunition after one (1) rusty shotgun with brown cocking grip four (4) shotgun rounds were recovered.

The team deployed at Idutywa also successfully followed up information of armed robbery suspects that robbed a business in Ngcobo then fled towards Dutywa on 24 November 2019 at about 19h50.

The following male suspects aged 29, 30 and 35 years old and charged for unlawful possession of prohibited firearm and ammunition. An armed robbery case was opened at Ngcobo where one (1) black Norinco star 9mm with three (3) 9mm rounds.

One (1) blue Avanza and cash valued at R450 was confiscated. The suspects will appear in Dutywa magistrate’s on Tuesday, 26 November 2019. Eastern Cape Provincial Commissioner Lt Gen Liziwe Ntshinga applauded the arrest and encouraged members to work with other components to yield greater results.