Watch: 6 arrested after armed robbery foiled in Glen Marais, Ekurhuleni
'The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department's (EMPD) Northern Region task team, working alongside the Benoni Flying Squad and several private security companies, including R&D Risk services, CLC, ER24, CPF Sector 2, Red Ops, Mamba, SSS, Motor Track, Jungle Boyz, Rapid Response and AfriForum responded to the robbery in progress at approximately 12:49,' says EMPD spokesperson Thabiso Makgato.
Kempton Express reports that when officers arrived, they found six suspects at the scene, four men aged between 40 and 44, and two women aged between 33 and 36.
'It is believed that five of the suspects are foreign nationals and one is a South African citizen.'
During the incident, the suspects allegedly forced open a safe and assaulted a female staff member, striking her in the mouth with a firearm.
She was taken to hospital.
Although no money was taken from the premises, officers recovered three firearms at the scene.
'The suspects were arrested and are facing multiple charges, including business robbery, possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition and contravention of immigration laws for being undocumented foreign nationals.'
Investigations are ongoing.
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GLEN MARAIS, JUNE 11, 2025 – Swift action by law enforcement and private security companies brought an armed robbery to a halt at Granor Passi, located at 31 North Road, Glen Marais, on Tuesday afternoon. The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department's (EMPD) Northern Region task team, working alongside the Benoni Flying Squad and several private security companies – including Red Ops, Mamba, SSS, Motor Track, Jungle Boyz, Rapid Response, and AfriForum – responded to the robbery in progress at approximately 12:49. Upon arrival, officers found six suspects at the scene – four men aged between 40 and 44, and two women aged between 33 and 36. It is believed that five of the suspects are foreign nationals and one is a South African citizen. During the incident, the suspects allegedly forced open a safe and assaulted a female staff member, striking her in the mouth with a firearm. She was taken to hospital for medical treatment. Although no money was taken from the premises, officers recovered three firearms at the scene. The suspects were arrested and are facing multiple charges, including business robbery, possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition, and contravention of immigration laws for being undocumented foreign nationals. Investigations are ongoing. #kemptonpark #kempton #localnews #Crime #crimetok #court #TiktokNews #kemptonexpress #Robbery #SAPS #Foiled
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