10 Armed Robbers Arrested While Impersonating Government Official in Attempted Robbery of JHB Factory

• The Joburg Metro Police and SA Police Service stopped 10 men dressed as government officials from robbing a cooking oil factory
• The men had covered their cars in Department of Labour logos and had government issue reflector jackets
• The gang is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, impersonating government officials and fraud

JOHANNESBURG - A gang of armed robbers' bid to rob a factory in the south of Johannesburg was foiled by the Joburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) on Friday, 27 January.

Ten men were decked out in uniforms that made them look like they were Department of Labour officials and even had cars that branded with the department's insignia.

According to JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla, his department's undercover reaction unit nabbed the gang in a joint operation with the South African Police Services crime intelligence unit, IOL reported.

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The police intercepted information that a syndicate was planning on robbing the Golden Fry Factory in Eikenhof. The factory is responsible for producing cooking oil.

Among the men arrested were four South African citizens and six Zimbabwean nationals. The men have been charged with attempted murder, conspiracy to commit a robbery, impersonating government officials, fraud and possession of illegal firearms, Daily Sun reported.

The gang was detained at Mondeor SAPS and will appear in court to face multiple charges soon.

South Africans react to the police busting the robbers

Citizens celebrated SAPS for a job well done. Below are some comments.

Tsietsi Selepe praised:

"Job well done, officers, keep working hand-in-hand for a safer Johannesburg."

Jeffrey Goma Emmanuel commended:

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"Thanks officers for the quick response."

Petra Barrett added:

"This is wonderful news, keep up the good work, South African police."

Brasi Star-Jr Wa-Ringeta commented:

"Our safety is being compromised but having JMPD we are safe. I also thank SAPS for doing a great job."

Kgotso Monnapule SalengMohai requested:

"No bail for criminals, please."

Toshort Xigombe claimed:

"They'll be out tomorrow."

Durban couple sentenced to 23 years collectively for scamming KZN Blind and Deaf Society out of R13m

In another story, Briefly News reported that a greedy couple from Durban got what was coming to them when the Durban Specialised Commercial Crimes Court slapped them with a jail sentence for fraud.

Ruvanya Ramiah was sentenced to 15 years in prison while her husband, Ayush Rambally, will be jailed for eight years.

Ramiah abused her position as a finance officer for the KwaZulu-Natal Blind and Deaf Society, which gave her access to the society's bank accounts, IOL reported.

Source: Briefly News