Six men, including four Brazilians and two Surinamese, were arrested at the main gate of Grassalco on Monday morning after security personnel found several firearms in their vehicle during an inspection. One of the suspects is also linked to an earlier robbery in the interior.
The suspects were in a blue-painted Toyota Surf when they were stopped by security personnel at the main gate of Grasalco. Weapons were spotted in the vehicle during the inspection, after which police were called in.
Members of the Regio Bijstandsteam Midden (RBTM) and the Recherche Regio Midden (RRMS) subsequently went to the scene. Further investigation of the vehicle uncovered a shotgun, a homemade machine gun and a handgun.
Police also found a quantity of bottle-neck cartridges, gloves and masks. The items found were confiscated.
Suspect attempted to flee
After the weapons were discovered, one of the six men attempted to flee. However, he was arrested shortly afterwards.
Another suspect, with the initials S.D., was positively identified by police as a suspect in an earlier robbery case in the interior. Another suspect had previously been arrested and remanded in custody in that case.
All six suspects were remanded in custody after consultation with the Public Prosecution Service.
The Recherche Regio Midden is handling the further investigation. Police do not rule out further arrests as part of the investigation.
