Seven held for foiled ATM bombing

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File picture - A passerby looks at yet another bombed ATM. Photo: Matthews Baloyi

Port Elizabeth - Seven men have been arrested while on their way to bomb a Port Elizabeth ATM, Eastern Cape police said on Monday.

Lt-Col Priscilla Naidu said the group was nabbed on Saturday night after a tip-off as they drove to where the attack was supposed to take place.

“Police confiscated 10 explosive power gel cartridges, a detonator, a car battery and charger as well as a bullet proof vest,” said Naidu.

The group was expected to appear in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate's Court on Tuesday where they would face charges for the illegal possession of explosives. - Sapa