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Two suspects allegedly linked to robberies in Kathu, Kuruman, Mothibistad and Vryburg were arrested during an inter-provincial roadblock operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a roadblock operation on Thursday 26 February, police stopped 224 vehicles and searched 310 people. Officers stopped and searched a silver VW Polo with two male occupants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Some of the cellphones found in the VW Polo. PHOTO: SAPS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When police searched the vehicle, they discovered a bag containing multiple mobile phones, a firearm and cash. The suspects could not provide a valid explanation for possessing the mobile phones and firearm, which was later identified as a toy gun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further investigation revealed that the suspects were allegedly linked to robberies committed the previous day, on 25 February, in Kathu, Kuruman, Mothibistad and Vryburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The vehicle’s details were circulated and it was confirmed as a rental car from Avis Rent-a-car. The suspects, aged 29 and 30, were arrested for possession of suspected stolen mobile phones, unlawful possession of a firearm and armed robbery, according to Captain Nomvuyo Makoloi of Mothibistad police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALSO READ: <\/strong>Lentegeur police uncover large weapons haul at house<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the same day, a 34-year-old man was arrested after the taxi he was travelling in from Johannesburg to Namibia was stopped at the roadblock and thoroughly searched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mandrax tablets worth R28 500, Tik with an estimated street value of R75 000 and dagga valued at R24 000 were found in his luggage, leading to his arrest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Part of the drugs, worth more than R120 000, that was found in the luggage of a 34-year-old man. PHOTO: SAPS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The joint inter-provincial roadblock consisted of police officers from Kathu, Siyathemba and Olifantshoek, as well as Northern Cape Provincial Traffic and Safety personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All suspects will appear in court soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALSO READ: <\/strong>PA official accused of armed robbery; case postponed for bail application<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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