Two men have been arrested after police found 11 cone-shaped explosives in a house in Meloding, Free State, during an intelligence operation.
The suspects, aged 37 and 47, were arrested on Tuesday after members of the Welcome anti-gang unit acted on information from Thabong’s crime intelligence that the men were allegedly carrying explosives and wanted to sell them.
According to police, the information led officers to a house in the Senzela area of Meloding.
“Upon arrival at the identified address, a search was conducted during which eleven cone-shaped explosive devices were found,” police said.
The Explosives Unit arrived on site to safely remove the explosives.
Police said the cone-shaped explosives had been seized and booked as evidence. The two men were arrested for violating the Explosives Act.
The suspects are expected to appear in Virginia court soon.
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Gugulethu Mashinini
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