29/06/2010 08:09 AM
Four alleged armed robbers have been released by a security firm, despite the fact that they were believed to have breached temporary high security fencing.
A Pretoria security firm claimed that it was forced to release the suspects after holding them for two hours when police refused to intervene.
The group is believed to have set off a security fencing perimeter alarm at the luxury golfing Gardeners Ross Estate in Mnandi. When members of the group were apprehended, they were found to be carrying knives.
IQ Security managing director Phillip van Schalkwyk said: "The alarm was activated at 17.30 local time. Our guards caught the men just outside the perimeter fence.
"After questioning the men and unable to get information, we contacted the police."
South African police have stepped in to fill the security gap left by striking stewards as the World Cup rumbles on.
The police have also been clamping down on the resale of tickets by touts.
A Pretoria security firm claimed that it was forced to release the suspects after holding them for two hours when police refused to intervene.
The group is believed to have set off a security fencing perimeter alarm at the luxury golfing Gardeners Ross Estate in Mnandi. When members of the group were apprehended, they were found to be carrying knives.
IQ Security managing director Phillip van Schalkwyk said: "The alarm was activated at 17.30 local time. Our guards caught the men just outside the perimeter fence.
"After questioning the men and unable to get information, we contacted the police."
South African police have stepped in to fill the security gap left by striking stewards as the World Cup rumbles on.
The police have also been clamping down on the resale of tickets by touts.
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