NORTHERN CAPE – On Tuesday, 23 August 2022 three men were arrested for possession of explosives by Sergeant Saunderson and Sergeant Valla stationed at Kimberley station.

The two officials were on duty at 03:20 patrolling the area when they came across a white VW Polo in Green Street in West End area. Inside the vehicle there were three male occupants aged 22, 33 and 22.

The vehicle was searched and an explosive device was found with different caps, insulation tape, a knife, cloves, balaclavas and two cellphones.

The men were arrested and detained for possession of explosive devices, and will soon appear in the Kimberley Magistrates Court.

Source: South African Police Service