Firearms and ammunition were recovered following a tip-off that alerted the Ekurhuleni Crime Intelligence (ECI) members about a robbery in Midrand on August 26.
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“Members of the Ekurhuleni Crime Intelligence were following up on information where it was alleged that six suspects driving an FC Toyota Quest and a Golf 7 were about to commit a business robbery in the Midrand area,” said Ekurhuleni district communications officer Captain Neldah Sekgobela.
Sekgobela said the suspects gathered around the Cambridge Mall in Mayibuye.
The ECI had reported to SAPS Rabie Ridge for back up and they were ready when the Crime Intelligence alerted them about the suspect’s vehicle driving towards Modderfontein Road.
“Members spotted a metallic grey Golf 7 and the car was taken to the police station for a thorough search,” said Sekgobela.
Sekgobela said upon arrival, the vehicle was searched and a 9mm Glock pistol with 15 rounds of live ammunition was found.
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The suspect was detained at Rabie Ridge and the car was taken to Van Ryn Deep.
On the same day in Germiston, members of the SAPS Crime Prevention team were conducting a stop and search operation at the corner of Spills Bury and Meyer streets.
“Three men were stopped and searched. One was found in possession of a revolver with one round, and the suspect was arrested and taken to Germiston SAPS for detention,” said Sekgobela.
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