Staff Reporter.
Ten suspects linked to road spiking incidents and robberies related to online shopping in parts of Gauteng will appear in various courts in Pretoria on Monday, 13 May.
The suspects were arrested on Saturday following a tip-off about their location.
They are believed to be responsible for road spiking incidents on the N1, N4, and R80 in Tshwane and robberies related to online shopping.
Police spokesperson Brenda Muridili said one of the suspects was shot and killed when he charged the police with a firearm.
“The team went to Winterveldt at a house that was also used to operate an illegal shebeen, where they confronted ten male suspects as well as the woman running the shebeen.
“Five of the suspects, will be charged with a number of counts of rape and armed robbery, while the woman will be charged with contravening the immigration act and operating an illegal shebeen.
“Investigators are underway to link the rest of the suspects with cases of robberies related to online shopping as well as road spiking incidents.”
Muridili said police seized a replica firearm and alcohol from the scene.
Gauteng police provincial commissioner, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni, said: “I am pleased with the dedication and commitment shown by the team that has been working around the clock to ensure that they hunt down and arrest the suspects who have been terrorising the community.
“The arrest of these suspects will help us close many cases related to road spiking and online shopping, “said Lieutenant General Mthombeni.
Compiled by Lehlohonolo Lehana.