Swift response by Nababeep SAPS leads to arrest of three business robbers in Okiep
SPRINGBOK – The swift response by members of the Namakwa Task Team on Sunday, 21 September 2025 led to the apprehension and arrest of three suspects who allegedly committed a business robbery at a local shop in Okiep.
Preliminary reports indicate that on Sunday, 21 September 2025 at approximately 17:50, the shop owner allegedly behind the counter, when a customer entered the shop and purchased two packets of chips.
Shortly afterwards, two unknown males also entered the shop.
One of the suspects placed a packet of chips on the counter while the other stood in front of the complainant, pointing a firearm at him, and demanded money.
According to reports the second suspect went behind the counter and grabbed an open box containing an undisclosed amount of cash and packets of Sahawi cigarettes. After the robbery both suspects fled the scene on foot.
A coordinated response by Nababeep Vispol and Detectives led to the arrest of three male suspects, aged 32, 33 and 35 respectively.
One firearm and the stolen packets of cigarettes were recovered.
The suspects are expected to appear in court soon on charges of business robbery and possession of an unlicensed firearm.
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