Police and ACSU stop robbery suspect on Piet Retief Road

Written on February 16, 2026
Eugene Smith


In a joint operation, an armed suspect was arrested on 16 February on the N2 road near the Camden power station.

The arrest follows after the Pongola police shared information about a suspect who was involved in a serious armed robbery. According to the information, the man was in the taxi in question and was armed.



Photo: Supplied | ACSU

Members of the local security group ACSU, together with the Ermelo Police, responded immediately and successfully pulled over and searched the taxi.



Photo: Supplied | ACSU

During the operation, the suspect was positively identified and arrested. Officers also confiscated an illegal firearm that was in his possession.