RUSTENBURG HERALD - NKANENG - The police in Rustenburg has reached a significant advancement in the search for crime syndicates menacing the area.
Crime Intelligence received a tip-off on Monday, 8 December, about suspects, who were allegedly involved in illegal mining, business robberies, extortion and other serious crimes within the area.
On Wednesday, 10 December, the police located two suspects and upon arrival in Nkaneng Informal Settlement, just outside Rustenburg, the police proceeded to the identified addresses. The first suspect was found in possession of an illegal firearm (pistol) and ammunition and was arrested. The second suspect led the police to where a pistol was hidden in a sports bag at a nearby residential place. The two were immediately arrested.
Thabiso Edwin Mafeeo (28) and Teboho Ishmael Makae (22) were charged with possession of illegal firearms and ammunition, and appeared before the Rustenburg Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 12 December. They were remanded in custody until their next appearance before the same court on Friday, 19 December.
The Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, commended the team for their exceptional work in tracking and apprehending the culprits. He said the police will stop at nothing to remove all illegal weapons from the streets and ensure the prevalence of safety.
