In pursuit of armed robbery suspects, members of the National Intervention Unit conducted an intelligence driven operation in Philippi East and Mfuleni last night. This operation led to the arrest of a 26-year-old suspect in Philippi East for the possession of an unlicensed .45 caliber firearm, 12 cellular telephones, 9 car keys, 2 notepads, and 3 laptops, all suspected to be stolen during robberies.

The operation further landed four suspects aged between 21 and 32 between bars. They are sought for armed robberies perpetrated in Philippi East and Mfuleni. The five suspects are detained until their court appearances on Tuesday.

Source: South African Police Service