Members of SAPS Tsakane arrested a suspect in Geluksdal on Friday, 08 September 2023 for armed robbery, attempted murder as well as possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
According to a preliminary report the victim was on his way to Geluksdal from Tsakane in his vehicle when he was robbed by four suspects. Members on duty were in the area during the commission of the robbery and immediately acted.
A shootout between the police and robbers ensued; backup was called. Police arrested one suspect, while the other three fled the scene and evaded arrest.
Police recovered an unlicensed firearm, ammunition and an imitation firearm found in possession of the suspect. Further investigation is still underway.