Edenvale police arrested three suspects last Thursday in connection with truck hijackings in the area.
According to Sebenza SAPS Duty Officer Sergeant Sharon (Mahamba) Tsotsotso, the suspects were charged for the possession of an unlicensed firearm, possession of ammunition as well as possession of traffic officers’ uniforms and impersonating officers.
Officers were on patrol duty near McDonald’s on Barbara Road when they spotted a suspicious vehicle.The suspects, who were driving two cars, a gold and black Toyota Carolla, drove towards the parking lot when two of them tried to flee.
Sgt (Mahamba) Tsotsotso said the three suspects were apprehended. She said upon their arrest a firearm was found under one of the seats of the vehicle.
She said other tools and equipment were also found in the suspects’ vehicles.
The community is advised not to stop for unmarked vehicles which make use of blue lights. Instead, the police need to be contacted immediately.
“The men in custody are suspected of the truck hijackings that have been occurring on Zuurfontein, Kempton Park, the R21, the N3 and Olifantsfontein.” Sgt (Mahamba) Tsotsotso said motorists should be alert when travelling these roads as the police suspect more groups may be involved.
