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An arsenal of illicit firearms uncovered in a Malekutu on Wednesday likely prevented another pre-holiday cash-in-transit robbery attempt. Acting on a tip, police seized an R4 assault rifle, a 9mm pistol and live ammunition stashed in a residence in Malekutu, Kabokweni during a raid on Wednesday. The weapons discovery led to the arrest of two siblings and the foiling of what officers believe was an imminent armoured truck attack scheme as the festive season spikes a predictable uptick in cash heists.
“At this time of year, criminals focus mainly on cash-in-transit crimes,” said Lt. Gen. Semakaleng Daphney Manamela, the provincial police commissioner. “However, the team prevented another robbery and possible loss of lives.”
The breakthrough came after intelligence services tracked an assault-style R4 rifle believed tied to a wanted theft suspect at a Kabokweni residence. An investigation quickly prompted the unnamed brother’s tip about more contraband weapons.
A raid on a second home turned up the military knock-off buried under floorboards along with almost 40 live rounds. Then a hidden bedside pistol and additional ammo emerged.
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The pair of arrested siblings, ages 32 and 37, were arrested for possession of unlicensed firearms with ammunition. They are expected to appear before the Kabokweni Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, November 30. The firearms were taken for further investigations and more charges could possibly be added against the suspects.
Authorities urged public awareness and reporting of any suspicious caches of weapons or preparations by known robbers. “You are our first line of prevention,” Ndlovu reiterated. He said tip-offs make apprehending conspirators before convoy strikes possible.