Three suspects are appearing in court today (October 23) after allegedly robbing a business in Tatham Street, Bergville, yesterday afternoon.

The men allegedly stormed into the business, at least one of them armed with a revolver. The armed man instructed everyone to lie on the ground and helped himself to cash while his accomplices kept guard. They fled the scene on foot and were picked up by a getaway vehicle. A small amount of cash was taken.

Police were informed and a case of business robbery was registered for investigation. The Bergville station commander immediately roped in the assistance of local security companies and police in neighbouring districts.

The suspects, aged between 31 and 37, were traced and arrested in the Msinga area last night. They were found in possession of a revolver. The getaway vehicle was also recovered and has been impounded. The recovered firearm will be sent for ballistic testing.

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The trio will make an appearance in the Msinga Magistrate’s Court today, facing a charge of being in possession of an unlicensed firearm.

The suspects will later be brought to Bergville to answer to a charge of business robbery.

Uthukela District Commissioner Major General TE Gonya commended all involved in the swift arrests.

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