Burgersfort have cops arrested six most wanted thugs in an intelligence-driven operation.
According to cops, the notorious thugs were arrested in different locations.
It's alleged the suspects aged between 23 and 30 years, include an ex-police reservist.
Police spokesperson Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo said cops followed up on intel about the suspects, who have been aggravating community members in the Burgersfort area.
He said a former police reservist who is believed to be the kingpin behind these crimes, was arrested at Ga-Selala village in Mecklenburg .
Following his arrest, two guns and a rifle were recovered at his home.
The suspects were then linked to armed robberies at Burgersfort Engen garage, two armed robberies at NWJ Tubatse Crossing Mall, attempted murder in a shootout with cops last week in Burgersfort and a car hijacking in Tubatse.
All six suspects will appear in the Burgersfort Magistrate's Court soon.
