The joint venture between law enforcement agencies continues to put an end to alleged habitual criminals operating in Gauteng.
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Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo, the SAPS provincial spokesperson, said the team was operating in Kempton Park on June 1 when they arrested a 28-year-old suspect and recovered two unlicensed firearms, ammunition and two vehicles, a BMW and Audi, that were reportedly hijacked.
“Information was received about a group of suspects who are committing car hijackings and armed robberies in Gauteng, using high-performance vehicles,” said Masondo.
“SAPS members in Kempton Park, K9 Unit, Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit, Gauteng Traffic Police Saturation Unit, Tracker Connect, Bad Boyz Security and Vision Tactical Security came together to search for the suspects.”
Masondo added that an operation was conducted in the Kempton Park area after information was received that the suspects were allegedly planning to commit yet another crime.
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“Both suspects’ vehicles were spotted in the area and the team immediately intercepted them. The suspects sped off, resulting in a high-speed chase and shootout. The BMW was found abandoned and the Audi S3 was cornered,” explained Masondo.
“One suspect was arrested after two unlicensed firearms, ammunition and numerous vehicle registration plates were found inside the vehicles.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that both vehicles were fitted with false registration plates and were reportedly hijacked in Pretoria and Sandton, respectively.
“Police are searching for the suspects that escaped from the scene. The 28-year-old suspect was detained, pending his appearance at the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court.
