The suspects were allegedly using road spike to force vehicles to stop to rob them.
The police had noticed an increase in these events and had stationed patrols in strategic areas.
The police were on patrol when they came across the robbers in the process of stopping a minibus.
The police have foiled a robbery attempt by a spiking gang. Photo credit: Bob Adams/FliickrSource: UGC
The passengers were being held hostage by the suspects.
A manhunt has been launched after the rest of the suspects fled on foot.
Three cellphones and two bags were recovered.
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Maremane said that the police would continue to prioritise spiking on the roads according to theDaily Sun.
The drugs were found in the boat while it was being searched.
The arrest happened on the N1 north near the R21 Flying saucer interchange in Pretoria.
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The alleged gang members had been terrorising the residents of Imbali.
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