The 28 year old of Metz Village and his accomplices allegedly hijacked a white Nissan hardbody bakkie at Ramiro Tuck Shop in Lenyenye on May 31, according to a police report.
Members of the Task Team on Trio Crimes followed up information that led to the recovery of the hijacked vehicle at Metz village in a yard.
“The police pounced on the said premises, arrested the suspect and confiscated two revolvers, one pistol with its serial numbers removed, one rifle, a bolt cutter, mask, suspected stolen property and a white Nissan hardbody bakkie,” read the statement.
Further investigations will be conducted to ascertain whether the firearms were used in other crimes. The tracing of other suspects are continuing.
The suspect will appear before the Lenyenye Magistrate Court soon.
