Two Women and man nabbed in Botshabelo for robbery

The police in Botshabelo have nabbed three suspects, a 22-year-old man and two females aged 30 and 34, who are facing charges of robbery with a firearm, assault GBH, possession of firearm, ammunition and dealing in drugs. The trio were arrested during an Operation Shanela II in Botshabelo. The 22-year old man was arrested during the operation for possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, robbery with a firearm and assault GBH. His arrest follows intelligence-driven information from the members of the community who reported an unknown man in possession of an unlicensed firearm. Police Preliminary investigation linked the suspect to a robbery and assault case that occurred at Botshabelo F Section in the early morning hours of Sunday, 11 October 2026. The police also arrested two women aged 30 and 34 on charges of possession of stolen property, possession of live ammunition, and possession and dealing in drugs. Firearm, ammunition, cellphones, and drugs were confiscated. This was in response to a case that was registered against the boyfriends of the two women. #BeTheFirstToKnow