Police in the Free State made a breakthrough when they received a tip about the whereabouts of an alleged member of the “Hammer gang” in Thabong on Monday, 17 January.
SAPS spokesperson, Warrant Officer Loraine Earle said that the notorious “Hammer gang” is said to be involved in a string of business robberies at foreign-owned tuck shops in Thabong.
Earle said that a hammer is used to break through a wall and gain entry to commit the robberies.
Members of the Welkom Public Order Police’s Task Team followed up on the lead on Monday and found the suspect in Thubelisha, Thabong.
“At the house, some of the suspected stolen properties and cash were found. The suspect also admitted on the spot that he is indeed one of the so-called “hammer-gang” members,” said the police spokesperson.
Further investigation led to the arrest of another “Hammer gang” member at his home in Dooringpan, Thabong and more suspected stolen items were recovered.
The suspects are expected to appear before the court on charges of possession of suspected stolen property and business robberies.
“This is a major breakthrough as these two suspects can be linked to at least ten cases in the area. I applaud the members for their diligence and swift reaction,” said the Free State Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane.
Sources: MSN, The World News
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