Three Zimbabwean nationals arrested with blasting equipment linked to Gauteng ATM bombings
Three Zimbabwean nationals have been arrested after police recovered explosives worth about R160 000 during an intelligence-driven operation in Matholesville, Roodepoort.
Three Zimbabwean nationals have been arrested in Roodepoort, South Africa, according to police sources. The operation, conducted in Matholesville, recovered blasting equipment estimated to be worth R160,000. Police claim the suspects were linked to individuals involved in ATM bombings, cash-in-transit robberies, and illegal mining.
The three arrested individuals - two men and a woman - were apprehended after a multi-agency team, including SAPS Crime Intelligence, Ivory Park Task Team, Gauteng Traffic's Security Liaison Unit, private security firms, and the West Rand Explosives Unit, acted on intelligence about the alleged explosives supplier. The suspects are expected to appear in court soon.
Police seized a white Toyota Etios with false registration plates as part of the investigation. Acting Gauteng SAPS Commissioner Major-General Fred Kekana emphasized that ATM bombings and cash-in-transit robberies remain significant security concerns in Gauteng. He highlighted the operation's success in demonstrating the value of collaboration between law enforcement, private security, and other stakeholders in dismantling organized criminal activities.
SAPS is continuing investigations to establish any connections between the suspects and other incidents involving explosives.
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