Police recover unlicensed firearms and stolen cars
A joint operation by police and private security recently led to an arrest and the recovery of unlicensed firearms and two vehicles that were reportedly hijacked in Pretoria and Sandton.
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The recent arrest of a 28-year-old suspect led to the recovery of two unlicensed firearms and two vehicles that were reportedly hijacked in Pretoria and Sandton.
A joint operation between law enforcement and private security companies responded to information about a group committing hijackings and armed robberies across the province, using high-performance vehicles.
According to SAPS provincial spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo, teams intercepted the suspects in the Kempton Park area.
“The suspects sped off, resulting in a high-speed chase and shootout. [A] BMW was found abandoned and [an] Audi S3 was cornered. One suspect was arrested after two unlicensed firearms, ammunition and numerous vehicle registration plates were found inside the vehicles.”
A preliminary investigation revealed that both vehicles were fitted with false registration plates.
Masondo added police were still on the lookout for the suspects who escaped from the scene.
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