NOORDWESTER – DELAREYVILLE - In a notable incident, police received information about suspects who were said to be in possession of unlicensed firearms, suspected to be involved in a spree of robberies, reported in Delareyville. The information was operationalised and on Friday, 23 January at about 22:00, the provincial Tracing Task Team, Lichtenburg K9, as well as Mahikeng Crime Intelligence pounced on them, when the vehicle they were traveling in had a puncture on the road between Delareyville and Vrisgewaagte.
The four suspects, Kegomoditswe Samuel Mooketsi (28), Mangaliso Godfrey Tubatsi (31), Falakhe James Khumalo (30) and Letlhogonolo Christopher Mosala (34) were immediately arrested and charged with possession of unlicensed firearms. After searching their vehicle, a red Volkswagn Polo, it led to the discovery of four firearms (pistols) with serial numbers filed off as well as 22 rounds of ammunition.
They all appeared before the Delareyville Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 26 January and were remanded in custody until their next court appearance on Tuesday, 10 February for a formal bail application. Investigation into the matter continues and linking the suspects to other cases are imminent.
