New hijacking ‘trend’ hits Northern KZN
"Police in the area should be consulted to ensure the motorist is not led into a trap..."
Motorists should keep their eyes open, amid reports of a new hijacking trend which has hit NKZN. A statement from the Office of the SAPS Provincial Commissioner in KZN was sent to the Courier, regarding this.
“It is alleged syndicates are targeting business owners, who will receive a call from a member of the gang requesting a call-out for a quotation. On arrival, the victims are directed to a remote area by a member of the gang. Once they arrive at the remote location, they are attacked by armed men.”
According to SAPS, the victims are usually robbed at gunpoint of their belongings and their vehicle. The location of the robberies is usually far from a main road or police station, which means the victim takes hours to get helped. In many instances, the vehicle is across the border before it can be traced.
Business owners are advised that should they get a call-out for any form of service in remote areas, they should rather arrange to meet their clients at the nearest police station.
“Police in the area should be consulted to ensure the motorist is not led into a trap, and that the call-out is indeed legitimate.”
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