The Police in Limpopo have made a significant breakthrough in a staged house robbery case, following the arrest of three suspects, including the alleged mastermind, and the recovery of two stolen firearms, a cache of ammunition, and a substantial amount of cash in both local and foreign currency.
This success is the result of a meticulously coordinated, intelligence-driven operation conducted by the Tzaneen Tracking Team and Detectives. The operation was initiated to trace suspects involved in a house robbery that occurred in the early hours of 30 March 2025 at Aqua Park, within the Tzaneen policing precinct, Mopani District.
The first arrest took place on Thursday, 03 April 2025, when a 26-year-old domestic worker employed at the targeted residence was taken into custody for perjury. Investigations revealed that she orchestrated the robbery by supplying information and access to the perpetrators.
Further investigation led to the arrest of two male suspects on Friday, 04 April 2025, at separate locations. One suspect, aged 39, was apprehended at a taxi rank in the Maake policing area and found in possession of a large amount of cash, including foreign currency believed to have been stolen during the robbery.
The operation continued with the recovery of two stolen firearms with obliterated serial numbers, along with an assortment of ammunition, including pistols, a rifle, and a shotgun, at a residence linked to the suspects. A third unlicensed firearm, not directly linked to the robbery, was also recovered.
The final suspect, aged 49, was arrested in Tzaneen and was also found in possession of a significant amount of suspected stolen cash, including foreign currency.
The three suspects are expected to appear before the Tzaneen and Maake Magistrate’s Courts on Monday, 07 April 2025. The two male suspects will face charges of house robbery, possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition, and possession of suspected stolen property. The female suspect will face charges of house robbery and perjury.
The Provincial Commissioner of Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, applauded the swift and strategic efforts of all members involved in the operation.
“This milestone achievement is a testament to the dedication and investigative expertise of our detectives. Their relentless efforts continue to yield positive results, bringing perpetrators to justice and ensuring the safety of our communities,” said Lieutenant General Hadebe.
Investigations are ongoing and further arrests cannot be ruled out.
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