Four suspects arrested for airport robberies
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested four suspects believed to be involved in a spate of robberies targeting people leaving O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Police spokesperson Katlego Mogale says the suspects were arrested in a crime intelligence-driven operation.
"During patrols on the R24 and R21, a suspicious vehicle was identified and followed at about 20:00.
"When the members attempted to stop the vehicle the occupants opened fire on them. The members returned fire and disabled the vehicle causing it to come to a halt on the R21 north outside the airport just before the Atlas Road off-ramp."
Mogale says three unlicensed firearms were recovered.
"The suspects will appear in the Kempton Park Magistrate's Court soon on charges including attempted murder and possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition," says Mogale.
Mogale says there is a possibility that the suspects could be linked to other crimes.
"These arrests and seizure of firearms come shortly after three other successes during which three suspects were arrested, five unlicensed firearms recovered and a large consignment of drugs were recovered."