Benoni Flying Squad members arrested three suspects and recovered two motor vehicles between August 26 and 27.
Two suspects, aged 24 and 35, were arrested for drug possession on Voortrekker Street and High Road in Brakpan.
Crystal methamphetamine and Mandrax were confiscated in these separate incidents.
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On August 26 at around 19:00, officers were patrolling the N12 highway, heading towards the direction of Benoni when they spotted a white Toyota Corolla by the on-ramp just after Kingsway/Springs.
Noticing the occupants acting suspiciously, the members tried to pull the vehicle over.
The Corolla sped up and took the Putfontein off-ramp.
A chase ensued until the vehicle came to a stop on the corner of Swaziland and Limpopo River streets, Chief Albert Luthuli.
Two suspects jumped out and ran away but one was cornered inside the vehicle.
On further investigation, a victim was found on the floor behind the driver’s seat with his head covered by a jacket.
The victim told the members his white Mahindra Pik Up was hijacked on the N12 at the R50 off-ramp.
He was then placed in the Corolla and covered up.
The 28-year-old suspect was immediately arrested.
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The victim’s Mahindra reportedly had a tracking device and the company was immediately notified.
The 43-year-old victim was later informed the vehicle was recovered abandoned in Boksburg.
The suspect was detained at the Delmas SAPS, and the Corolla was impounded for use in the commission of a crime.
In further policing, an abandoned hijacked white Nissan NP200 was recovered at Ext 7, Ivory Park, reported on an Ivory Park case.
Investigation continues into all cases.
