Bail has been denied for the five men arrested in connection with an armed robbery at the Big Boss Casino Bar in Mondesa, Swakopmund.

Deputy Inspector General of NamPol, Major General Anna-Marie Nainda, has confirmed the arrest of a third suspect in connection with the violent NAMDIA robbery that occurred on January 18.

The second suspect in the Namib Desert Diamonds (NAMDIA) robbery, Sam Shololo, was caught in the act of the crime, the state informed the Windhoek Magistrates Court.