On Friday, 6 January 2023 Vryheid Police arrested a 26-year-old man hitchhiking with various explosive components destined to be used for an ATM bombing.
Police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda said that the Zone 3 Task Team members followed up on a tip-off concerning a suspect hitchhiking from the Sikame area to Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal.
“An operational plan was swiftly put together and the suspect was intercepted on the R69 route. Upon searching him, he was found in possession of four grey tube detonators, one shot exploder, two detonator cables and a battery,” explained Colonel Netshiunda.
He added that preliminary investigations have thus far confirmed that the explosives were to be sold to suspects plotting to bomb ATMs in the Vryheid area.
“Investigations are ongoing with the police following several leads. The arrested suspect will appear in court soon,” concluded Colonel Netshiunda.
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