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Explosives believed to be for cash-in-transits and illegal mining.
Police have arrested a 16-year-old suspect in Roodepoort, west of Johannesburg, for possession and distribution of explosives believed to be for cash-in-transits and illegal mining.
Officers arrested the teenager after a tip-off and seized 50 blasting cartridges, 25 safety fuse connectors, and detonating cords.
#sapsHQ 16yr-old teenager arrested in Roodepoort for being in possession of 50 explosives. Earlier this week, members of the #SAPS NIU and Gauteng Crime Intelligence arrested a 16r-old teenager in Roodepoort for possession and distribution of explosives.
The team operationalised… pic.twitter.com/o1F8tDimUZ
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) February 19, 2026
Police spokesperson Amanda van Wyk says investigations are ongoing to identify the criminal networks behind the illegal possession.
“The team operationalised intelligence-led information on suspects selling explosives in and around Motlhakeng. Investigations remain ongoing to identify the criminal networks behind the illegal possession and distribution of explosives. Explosives are often used in the commission of serious crimes such as cash-in-transit (CIT) robberies and illegal mining.”
