Malawian Arrested in South Africa over 5 Million Rand Robbery

A Malawian suspect who was wanted for a business robbery which took place in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa last month, was found hiding in a closet in Johannesburg.

More than R5million had been allegedly stolen during the robbery.

The suspect’s car was traced through the license plate recognition cameras and he was found on Tuesday.

He was allegedly found in possession of explosives, police said.

Gauteng police spokesperson, Colonel Lungelo Dlamini confirmed the arrest, but he could not give more details on the robbery. He said the incident was being investigated by the police in the Western Cape.

According to the Gauteng Department of Community Safety Head of Department, Yoliswa Makhasi, police traced the vehicle to Edenvale on Tuesday afternoon and a backup was summoned to the scene.

She added that upon arrival, police found a lady who allegedly told them that the vehicle, a silver grey Land Rover Discovery, belonged to her 35-year-old boyfriend who was not at home at the time.

She said police searched the house and found the suspect in the closet and proceeded to search the vehicle that was parked in the property and found the eight blasting cartridges and one electrical detonator.

Makhasi said the suspect was arrested and charged with being in possession of explosives.