Police nab 4 suspects for OR Tambo robberies
Four suspects were arrested in Johannesburg on Thursday in connection with so-called follow-home robberies at OR Tambo International Airport.
Police spokesperson Katlego Mogale says the four suspects were arrested in Alexandra.
“The suspects were allegedly planning a robbery when our team pounced on them as they were changing the number plates on their sedan. However, three suspects managed to flee, initiating a high-speed chase and a shootout between the suspects and the police.”
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Police managed to arrest the three suspects after the driver lost control of his vehicle during the chase.
"One suspect was shot and wounded. Our team also recovered at least two handguns," Mogale says.
The suspects are believed to be linked to a string of robberies.
"The firearms will be sent for ballistic testing to determine if they have been used in the commission of crimes," Mogale says, adding that the four are expected to appear in court soon.