The Western Cape Police have confirmed that five suspects have been arrested in connection with the robbery at a church in Samora Machel at the weekend.

According to the police, Sergeant Wesley Twigg, the armed suspects entered a church building on Sunday, 7 June 2026, and robbed the congregants of personal belongings and church equipment.

Twigg says members of the Tactical Response Team, Provincial and Samora Machel detectives started with an investigation and tracing operations in a bid to bring the perpetrators to book.

“Their efforts paid off on Tuesday morning, 09 June 2026, when the members arrested five suspects between the ages of 27 and 39.” added Twigg

According to police, some of the items that were taken during the robbery were also recovered during the operation.

The five suspects are facing charges for business robbery and the possession of stolen property. They are due to appear in the Athlone Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 11 June 2026, on the charges mentioned.

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