Military explosive devices recovered in Benoni
Police have been deployed to the East Rand to monitor the situation, after the recovery of military explosive devices and equipment in Benoni on Thursday.
Police officials were following up on information that the explosives were allegedly going to be delivered to illegal miners in the area.
National spokesperson of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Athlenda Mathe, says members of the Germiston Bomb Disposal Unit formed part of the teams deployed to the scene to recover the explosive devices.
“Police found a box with seven hand grenades, one CS smoke generator, a military shot exploder, a military tester and eighteen military switches. To ensure the safety and security of the surrounding communities, one of the hand grenades which was found to be unstable was destroyed on the spot (IN SITO) to prevent any injuries and damage to property.
“A multidisciplinary team has been dispatched to monitor the area to effect possible arrests. "
