Alleged robbers who terrorised local community behind bars after firearms are found at an Athlone house

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Alleged robbers who terrorised local community behind bars after firearms are found at an Athlone house
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Five suspects between the ages of 15 and 34 were arrested and charged with the possession of prohibited firearms and ammunition.

Cape Town - In a major breakthrough in the fight against crime, five suspects, two of them believed to be notorious robbers who have been terrorising the Athlone community, have been arrested.

Once inside the house, they found a Taurus .38 special revolver and a 45mm Colt pistol with ammunition which were confiscated. The serial numbers of both firearms were removed. This led to the arrest of five suspects on charges relating to illegal firearm and ammunition possession.

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