The Western Cape police arrested three suspects, aged between 28 and 32, in Delft on Monday morning, whereby they confiscated 13 petrol bombs. The police alleges that the trio have strong links to the taxi industry.
Brigadier Novela Potelwa said officers from the province’s
Flying Squad were on route patrol just before 11a.m, and spotted a Toyota
Quantum minibus and a sedan vehicle in pursuit of a furniture delivery vehicle
that was driving on Delft Main Road and whose driver, says Potelwa, seemed to
be in distress.
‘’The police members promptly responded while calling for
backup. Once they pulled over the 15-seater vehicle and the sedan, they
searched the vehicles. Thirteen petrol bombs were discovered and the suspects
were subsequently apprehended. The suspects between the are alleged to have
strong links to the taxi industry and expected to appear in court as soon as
they are charged in terms of the explosives act.’’
‘’Meanwhile the furniture delivery vehicle was escorted out
of the area by the police members. Integrated police contingents comprising
SAPS members, the City of Cape Town’s law enforcement officials and traffic
services continue to maintain a strong presence at identified hotspots while
the taxi strike is being monitored,’’ added Brigadier Novela Potelwa
Done By: Mitchum George
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