Three people arrested for burglary at SAPS Public Order Police base
Kleinvlei detectives and Anti-Gang Unit members worked together to investigate the circumstances surrounding the burglary, in which non-lethal ammunition and a gas canister launcher were stolen.
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CAPE TOWN - Two men and a woman have been arrested in connection with a burglary at the South African Police Service (SAPS) Public Order Police base in Faure.
The incident happened a week ago.
Kleinvlei detectives and Anti-Gang Unit members worked together to investigate the circumstances surrounding the burglary, in which non-lethal ammunition and a gas canister launcher were stolen.
The investigation led the team to various locations in and around Kleinvlei, where the suspects were apprehended at separate addresses on Monday night.
The police's Andre Traut: "The two men face charges of housebreaking and theft while the female will be charged with the possession of stolen goods and unlicensed ammunition. The first breakthrough came on Sunday when the gas canister launcher and some of the ammunition were discovered abandoned next to Baden Powell Drive.
"During last night's operation, more ammunition was seized. A small quantity of ammunition is yet to be recovered."