The Joburg Flying Squad arrested two suspects aged 27 and 35 in Jeppestown for the possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition and conspiracy to commit robbery on June 8.
“It is alleged that police officers were following up on information about a silver Ford Focus of which the occupants were planning to commit a robbery in Jeppestown,” said Flying Squad spokesperson Raymond Sambo.
“The members spotted the vehicle driving on Berg Street and upon searching the suspects and their vehicle, two unlicensed 9mm handguns were recovered.
“The serial numbers were filed off and the suspects were immediately placed under arrest and charged. They were taken to Jeppe SAPS, where they were detained and will soon appear in the Jeppe Magistrate’s Court.”
Sambo encouraged members of the public to continue to assist the police by reporting crime and any suspicious persons or activities.
Information may be given anonymously by phoning the Crime Stop number at 086 001 0111 or at the nearest police station.
The Flying Squad arrested a further 10 suspects for various crimes in different parts of Joburg from June 7 to 10.
A total of six stolen vehicles, including a blue BMW X1 and a silver Audi S5, were recovered during this time.
Among the arrests made, eight were for attempted murder and reckless and negligent driving.
Four, including the two arrested in Berg Street, were for possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition.
All 12 suspects will appear in various magistrate’s courts soon.
