{"id":44942,"date":"2025-12-14T13:31:56","date_gmt":"2025-12-14T13:31:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/?p=44942"},"modified":"2025-12-14T13:31:56","modified_gmt":"2025-12-14T13:31:56","slug":"three-arrested-with-explosives-on-n12-near-stilfontein","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/2025\/12\/14\/three-arrested-with-explosives-on-n12-near-stilfontein\/","title":{"rendered":"Three arrested with explosives on N12 near Stilfontein"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p><h2>Police discovered detonators and blasting cartridges during routine roadblock operation.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Three men were arrested on Friday after police discovered a cache of explosives hidden in their vehicle during a routine roadblock on the N12 between Stilfontein and Klerksdorp.<\/p>\n<p>According to Saps, the arrests form part of Operation Shanela 2, an ongoing police initiative aimed at ensuring safety during the festive season. <\/p>\n<p>Officers from Stilfontein Police stopped the vehicle for inspection when they made the discovery that led to the immediate detention of the occupants.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-major-explosives-haul-uncovered\">Major explosives haul uncovered<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cUpon searching the vehicle, the police discovered six bags containing explosives and explosive accessories,\u201d a Saps statement read. <\/p>\n<p>The haul included approximately 150 shocktubes detonator assemblies, close to 40 electric shocktube initiators, and five blasting cartridges, according to the police. <\/p>\n<p>A bomb technician was called to the scene to handle the dangerous materials. The specialist safely packaged and sealed the explosives before removing them from the roadside location.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"853\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4257605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Three-arrested-with-explosives-on-N12-near-Stilfontein.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/599951600_1285468596938111_2630543756187131572_n-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/599951600_1285468596938111_2630543756187131572_n-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/599951600_1285468596938111_2630543756187131572_n-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Three-arrested-with-explosives-on-N12-near-Stilfontein.jpg?resize=640%2C853&#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Three-arrested-with-explosives-on-N12-near-Stilfontein.jpg?resize=640%2C853&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4257605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Three-arrested-with-explosives-on-N12-near-Stilfontein.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/599951600_1285468596938111_2630543756187131572_n-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/599951600_1285468596938111_2630543756187131572_n-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.citizen.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/599951600_1285468596938111_2630543756187131572_n-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><sub><sup>Explosives seized. Image: Saps<\/sup><\/sub><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>ALSO READ: AFU granted preservation order in illegal chrome mining case<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-suspects-face-explosives-charges\">Suspects face explosives charges<\/h3>\n<p>The three male suspects, aged between 41 and 48, were immediately taken into custody. <\/p>\n<p>They face charges of possession of explosives in contravention of section 28(1) of the Explosives Act, 26 of 1956, according to Saps.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe trio are expected to make their first appearance on Monday, 15 December 2025, before the Stilfontein Magistrates\u2019 Court.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-police-vow-continued-vigilance\">Police vow continued vigilance<\/h3>\n<p>The Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, praised the officers involved in the operation. <\/p>\n<p>Naidoo \u201ccommended the team\u2019s vigilance\u201d and emphasised that \u201cthe police will continue to do whatever it takes to ensure a safer festive season,\u201d according to Saps.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ NEXT: NPA freezes over R12 million in zama zama syndicate assets<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n#arrested #explosives #N12 #Stilfontein<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Police discovered detonators and blasting cartridges during routine roadblock operation. 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