Last night members of the Stabilisation Unit reacted on information of an armed robbery that had been perpetrated at a garage in Elsies River and that a number of armed suspects had fled the scene in two vehicles.
At approximately 22:20, after searching the surrounding areas, three suspects in a Toyota Avanza were apprehended in Vanguard Drive Langa and found in possession of a Daisy air rifle, a 9mm short Norinco pistol and 8 rounds of ammunition. The investigation led the members to Browns Farm, Philippi East where the second vehicle, an Audi, was recovered and another four suspects were arrested. Another firearm, a 9mm short Norinco pistol and 3 rounds of ammunition were seized.
The seven suspects, aged between 24 to 44, are being detained and are due to appear in Goodwood Magistrates Court once they have been charged.