Two firearms seized – motive believed to be extortion.
CCN Reporter – George April
CAPE TOWN: – In a rapid breakthrough, Western Cape police have arrested five suspects in connection with the shooting that left three men and a woman dead in the Marikana informal settlement, Philippi East, on Saturday evening.
Provincial Serious Violent Crime detectives, supported by the Combat Team, worked through the night and effected the arrests early on Monday morning as part of a tracing operation launched immediately after the attack on Disa Road.
Two firearms were recovered from the suspects, aged between 25 and 35. The guns will undergo ballistic testing to determine if they were used in the murders and attempted murder.
The suspects have been charged with murder, attempted murder and illegal possession of firearms. They are expected to appear in court in due course.
Police say the motive for the incident is believed to be linked to extortion.
With the investigation continuing, the Marikana community is urged to come forward with information on any other crimes believed to be linked to the arrested suspects that were never reported to police.
Detective Sergeant Xengana of the SVC Murder and Robbery Unit can be contacted on 072 485 2261. All information received will be handled with the strictest confidentiality.
This arrest comes just two days after the 21:30 shooting in which two gunmen entered a yard and opened fire, leaving another woman injured. She left the scene before police arrived.
Police appeal….
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact Detective Sergeant Xengana on 072 485 2261 immediately.
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