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The Western Cape Police have made an arrest in their investigation into the murder of two police officers in Kraaifontein, Cape Town.
The Hawks’ National Priority Violent Crimes team, along with Kraaifontein police, Crime Intelligence and the K9 Unit, arrested the 32-year-old in Mandela Park, Khayelitsha.
Sergeant Mnakwazo Mdoko, 46, and Sheriff Mninawa Breakfast, 28, were killed while on patrol in Bloekombos, Cape Town, early Sunday morning.
“The two members … were allegedly ambushed by a group of suspects while on patrol in Phumla Street, Bloekombos, when they were attacked. Both Mdoko and Breakfast were pronounced dead at the scene and their official firearms were stolen,” the spokesman said. of the Hawks, Colonel Katlego. Mogale said Monday morning.
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The man is expected to appear in Bluedowns Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
“The investigation is continuing and we cannot rule out the possibility of linking other suspects to the killings,” Mogale added.
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