JOHANNEBSURG - Eleven suspected members of a fuel theft syndicate are expected to appear in court.
The Hawks arrested the suspects aged between 27 and 46 at a plant in Meyerton.
Investigators received a tip-off about the planned robbery and held a stakeout.
Two fuel tankers were seen entering the premises, which have been placed under administration.
Preliminary reports also suggest that security guards at the plant may have been involved.