Police successfully intercepted and arrested seven suspects in Woodmead on October 12 after it was alleged that they were going to commit a robbery.
According to South African Police Service provincial spokerson Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo, Highway Patrol Flexi Squad, Highway Patrol Unit and Johannesburg Metro Police Department K9 unit officers acted on information about an armed group that was allegedly going to commit robbery in the area.
“The suspects were spotted on Northway Road in Kelvin, towards Sandton, driving in a white Hyundai H1, grey Toyota Corolla and a Honda Jazz.”
Upon stopping and searching two of the cars, police officers found unlicensed firearms loaded with ammunition. “It was established that the Toyota Corolla was fitted with false [number] plates and the Hyundai H1 was reportedly hijacked in Benoni, Ekurhuleni,” added Masondo.
Police remain on the lookout for the suspects driving in a Honda Jazz suspected to be carrying more firearms. “The seven suspects arrested will be charged with conspiracy to commit crime, possession of unlicensed firearms, possession of ammunition and possession of a hijacked vehicle, amongst other crimes.”
All seven suspects are expected to appear in court soon.
Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Elias Mawela commended law enforcement for their well-coordinated effort.
“Police will continue with clamping down of serious and violent crimes and proliferation of unlicensed firearms in our province, especially as we are heading towards the festive season,” said Mawela.
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