Military explosive devices found in Benoni
Police have recovered military explosive devices and equipment on Gauteng’s East Rand.
The Organised Crime Investigations Unit made the discovery in Benoni on Thursday.
National police spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe says they were following up on information the explosives were going to be delivered to illegal miners.
"The team immediately operationalised the information and descended on the scene where they found a box with seven hand grenades, one smoke generator, a military shot exploder, a military tester and eighteen military switches."
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"Members of the Germiston Bomb Disposal Unit were deployed to the scene to recover the explosive devices. To ensure the safety and security of the surrounding communities, one of the hand grenades which was found to be unstable was destroyed on the spot – in situ - to prevent any injuries and damage to property."
Mathe says a multidisciplinary team has been dispatched to monitor the area and make possible arrests.
