Two suspects arrested after shootout with security officers
The suspects were found in possession of two unlicensed firearms and ammunition.
Two suspects were arrested on the N12 highway, near Snake Road, on August 1, following a shootout through the busy streets of Benoni with security officers from NoJack Vehicle Tracking and Anti-hijacking Unit.
This comes after the pair attempted to hijack a woman in Bardene, Boksburg.
According to NoJack Vehicle Tracking’s Anton Koen, the suspects started shooting at the NoJack Anti-hijacking Unit officers when they noticed that they were following them.
Gauteng police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo said the police received a backup message from security officers who were chasing suspects in a White Ford Ranger double cab.
“Officers from the Highway Patrol Unit swiftly responded to the lookout. While driving on the N12 east they saw a bakkie fitting the description parked on the side of the highway,” said Masondo.
“Upon searching the vehicle and the suspects, police found two unlicenced firearms loaded with ammunition.”
The suspects were arrested and charged with possession of two unlicensed firearms and ammunition, a suspected stolen motor vehicle and the attempted murder of security officers.
Koen said no one from NoJack Vehicle Tracking and Anti-hijacking Unit was injured.
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