A woman was arrested on Saturday after police discovered explosives hidden in her luggage during a vehicle search on the R511 towards Hartbeespoortdam.
The seizure occurred around 09h00 on November 29, 2025, when SAPS Atteridgeville officers on a routine patrol stopped a suspicious Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. A subsequent search of the passengers’ bags led to the discovery of the explosives.
According to police, the suspect was unable to provide a lawful explanation for possessing the items. The Bomb Disposal Unit secured the explosives for safe removal.
Major-General Samuel Thine praised the officers’ vigilance, stating their actions were instrumental in protecting public safety. The suspect faces a charge of illegal possession of explosives, and an investigation into the origin and intended destination of the materials is ongoing.
𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗔𝘀 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽!
