Members of the Kempton Park SAPS Crime Prevention Unit intend to continue putting more boots on the streets of Kempton Park.
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According to Captain Jethro Mtshali, spokesperson for Kempton Park SAPS, these are efforts to reduce crime and remove criminals from the community, especially during the festive season.
As a result, three suspicious-looking men were pulled over while driving in a white Chevrolet Aveo on Monument Road on November 29.
“Three dedicated and vigilant members were conducting stop-and-search operations on Monument Road. They spotted the men driving the vehicle,” said Mtshali.
“The officers allegedly stopped the vehicle and upon searching the occupants, they discovered two firearms, one of which was established to be a toy gun, a hammer, ammunition, knife and two registration plates of vehicles.”
All three suspects were arrested.
Mtshali also said that further investigations revealed that the vehicle the suspects were travelling in was allegedly reported hijacked in Alberton earlier in November.
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“Investigations continue to establish their intentions.
The suspects were detained at the Kempton Park Police Station pending their appearances at the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court on charges of possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition, possession of unlicensed imitation firearm (in terms of the imitation act), possession of dangerous weapons, possession of suspected stolen goods and possession of a hijacked vehicle,” explained Mtshali.
Colonel Lesetja Manewa, acting station commander for Kempton Park SAPS, applauded the members for their vigilance as it is believed that through their great work the suspects’ motive was prevented and the lives of innocent people were saved.
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