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Intelligence-led information resulted in the speedy arrest of four suspects and the recovery of suspected stolen goods conducted by a multi-disciplinary team on January 22 in Cradock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to police spokesperson, Captain Namhla Mdleleni, it is alleged that on the mentioned date, information was received of suspects that were possibly involved in a business robbery in Qonce, were spotted in Cradock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At least two firearms were also confiscated.<\/div>\n
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She said the team comprising of Komani K9 unit, a private security company and the Community Policing Forum members spotted the vehicle and immediately stopped it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cUpon searching it, several cell phones, jewellery, laptops, and batteries to the value of R500 000 were recovered,\u201d said Mdleleni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The businesses robbery allegedly occurred in Qonce while the suspects were spotted and arrested in Cradock.<\/div>\n
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She further said two firearms were also confiscated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe four suspects aged between 28 and 38 years were arrested for possession of unlicensed firearms and suspected stolen property. They appeared in the Cradock Magistrate\u2019s Court and are remanded in custody,\u201d said Mdleleni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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