• The South African Police Service has arrested 10 men who were plotting to rob gas stations
• The men were arrested with a gun, ammunition and burglary equipment
• South Africans have praised the work of the police in thwarting a crime before it happens

South Africa Police Service crack down on criminals before they can carry out their plans.

last weekend, the lawmen caught 10 suspects who planned to rob a series of gas stations.

The men were arrested in the northwest but planned to target businesses in Warrenton, Northern Cape.

Men arrested with burglary equipment

According to police, the men were arrested at a home in Christiana where they were planning their next murders.

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They were found in possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, as well as suspected housebreaking equipment.

“The 10 suspects, aged between 40 and 65, are believed to be from the East Rand in Gauteng,” Northern Cape police spokesperson Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said.

In addition to the amendments of possession of a firearm and ammunition without a license and possession of suspected housebreaking equipment, they are also charged with violation of the Immigration Act.

Public cooperation is vital to an arrest

Praising the work done by law enforcement authorities, Northern Cape Commissioner Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola paid tribute to the public.

Otola noted that the operation demonstrated how public cooperation and information sharing helped law enforcement officers stop the perpetrators’ plans before they could execute them.

South Africans praise the SAPS

Thabo Phomane said:

“The SAPS can do its job sometimes when it is in a good mood. Good job.”

Tornado Willy Stsuatsua added:

“Thank you for removing Bheki Cele as the police are now doing a good job.”

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@kietatta30683 said:

“Well done boys in blue.”

Wellington Tete added:

“Well done guys of the law. Bravo.”

@view_and33623 said:

“Well done SAPS. But they will be out soon. That is the biggest concern.”

SAPS arrests 4 suspects

News in brief previously reported how the SAPS in Johannesburg arrested four related suspects to a crime spree.

The men are believed to be behind several robberies in Gauteng province and other crimes.

South Africans applauded the work done by the police in bringing the wanted men to book.

Source: News in brief