Tebogo Bojang (43), Masabata Lesolle (34) and Katlego Arthur Mantjane (29) were arrested on Tuesday, 6 December 2022. 

It is alleged that the police in Vryburg received a tip-off about three suspects travelling in a blue Toyota Avanza, driving from Madibogo Village towards Vryburg. 

The K9 Unit, Public Order Police and Vryburg Detectives mobilised and the vehicle was found parked in front of a pub in Vryburg. 

Three male occupants as well as the vehicle were searched and police found hand gloves, a balaclava and a 9mm pistol hidden in the vehicle. All three suspects were immediately arrested.

The trio were remanded in custody until their next appearance before the same court on Monday, 12 December 2022 for a formal bail application. 

Investigation into the matter continues.

Statement supplied.