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25 ATMs 'saved' as Police intercept blasters

Blasted ATM
Blasted ATM

Four suspected ATM blasters arrested by Palapye police last week had in their possession enough material to blast open at least 25 ATMs and/or safes.

The Botswana Police Service (BPS) spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Dipheko Motube on Friday issued a statement stating that the four were collectively found in possession of 128 explosive gels and at least 50 metres of detonating cable.

The police arrested the four Batswana men aged between 28 and 31 on October 5. Three of the four, originally from Xhumo and Mokokwana respectively, were found in possession of seven AEL explosive gels, detonating cable, and a green substance suspected to be dagga estimated to weigh 600 grammes. The fourth man, aged 31 from Serowe, was arrested on October 6.

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