The EMPD Equestrian Unit arrested two men for being in possession of a hijacked vehicle and an unlicensed firearm.
The male suspects, aged 24 and 45, were arrested during a routine patrol at the corner of Birch and Gum roads, on March 11.
EMPD spokesperson Chief Supt Wilfred Kgasago said police were doing a routine patrol when they noticed a Ford Ranger which displayed tampered number plates.
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“Police stopped and searched the vehicle,” said Kgasago.
“Upon further investigation, it was found that the vehicle was stolen in Jeppestown, Johannesburg in February.”
Police confiscated several number plates and a Norinco .45 caliber pistol.
The duo was arrested and detained at the Crystal Park Police Station.
They were expected to appear in the Benoni Magistrate’s Court on March 12.
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