Tuesday, February 5, 2008

More join ATM bombers

More join ATM bombers
Nivashni Nair Published:Feb 05, 2008

The gang bombing automatic teller machines in KwaZulu-Natal is recruiting members faster than police can arrest and lock up suspects.

Police spokesman Superintendent Vincent Mdunge said the gang has new recruits , despite the ongoing arrests of accomplices.

Mdunge was responding to the latest ATM bombing in Hammarsdale yesterday, when three men blew up a cash machine at Wallers Caltex service station at 2am.

The men fled with an undisclosed amount of money.

Earlier this month police indicated that they were closing in on the gang.

Mdunge said although two more men linked to the crimes were arrested last week, incidents of bombings had not decreased.

He said: “There are a handful of them out there that we know of, but it does seem like they are recruiting more people. We are certain this is the only ATM gang operating in the province and we will make sure every last member is brought to book.”