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N12 fake police arrested
The arrest was made possible thanks to information sharing on social media.
Three men pretending to be police officers have been arrested
A gang of robbers that had been pulling people over on the N12 motorway using a blue light and impersonating police officers are all three in cuffs, Alberton Record reports.
The trio who were known to follow people from the OR Tambo Airport targeting travellers this morning followed two vehicles from the airport area and pulled them over near the Comaro N12 motorway offramp. The foreigners from Mozambique who were travelling in a silver Hilux Bakkie and HiAce minibus were robbed of cash and cellphones.
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MB10 a CPF community patroller from Mondeor Sector 1 SAPS area witnessed the robbery and followed the suspects driving a white Toyota Etios vehicle. Backup was arranged from CPF members from Mondeor and Booysens, JMPD, Mondeor SAPS, Booysens SAPS, JHB Flying squad and SAPS helicopter.
MB10 pursued them into Haddon where all three were arrested by CPF members, JMPD and SAPS.
This arrest was possible because of information sharing. If people did not share their experiences with this gang on social media there would have been little awareness.
“I congratulate MB10 on exceptional bravery and ability and thank all those that offered support from CPF members from all areas, JMPD and SAPS. With a partnership like this between community and law enforcement we will win the war on crime in our area.”
Mondeor SAPS are with the complainants now and a case of robbery with firearm and impersonating SAPS members is being opened against the suspects.
An official statement will follow from the police.
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