By: Natasha Archary

The HAWKS have confirmed that 7 suspected cash-in-transit robbers have been arrested on Friday afternoon, 20 October.
Seven men aged between 31 and 48-years old were arrested near Eastgate mall, after a tactical operations team followed information that was received regarding the group’s plans.
Information received pertained to the group’s plans to follow a complainant as he left the bank. This led a multi-disciplinary team towards Bruma, who were observing the suspects who had allegedly commited a crime and robbery in Primrose, Germiston.
“The suspects vehicles were spotted near Eastgate Mall. Three vehicles were tactically contained, these include, a silve Mercedes Benz CLA, a maroon Ford Fiesta, and a white BMW 1 series.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the BMW was sought as per a case in Linden which was registered in August 2023.
Two suspects were sought for another robbery, a cash-in-transit robbery commited in Cosmo City last month.
The team recovered two unlicensed handguns with ammunition, rifle ammunition, cellphones, gloves, and the victim’s belongings.”
All seven suspects are expected to appear at the Johannesburg Magistrates Court on Monday, 23 October where they will face charges of armed robbery, possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (HAWKS) is not ruling out the possibility that the suspects could be linked to other crimes in the Gauteng Province.
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