Members of the Flying Squad arrested six suspects believed to be part of a truck hijacking syndicate in two separate incidents on June 7.
Benoni Flying Squad (BFS) spokesperson Warrant Officer Grant Giblin said they arrested one suspect at 07:40 on the R554 Roodekop.
“Sergeant Jaco Powell and Constable Jean-Mare Eksteen were en route to the Palmridge Magistrate’s Court when a private investigator tracking a hijacked Volvo truck flagged them down to ask for assistance.
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“The vehicle was tactically brought to a stop and positively identified as the sought truck, which had allegedly been hijacked earlier that morning on the R24 near Barbara Road by suspects wearing police uniforms.”
BFS officers arrested a suspect (40) and recovered a 16-aerial signal jammer and JVC TVs worth more than R1m.
After this success, Johannesburg Flying Squad (JFS) members arrested five suspects travelling in a silver VW Polo and a white Toyota Corolla on the M2.
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“While performing routine patrols on the N3 near Grey Avenue, Alberton, members witnessed the suspects attempting to hijack a truck,” said JFS communication officer Raymond Sambo.
“With the help of Johannesburg Crime Intelligence members, a chase ensued towards the M2, where the officers brought the suspects’ daring escape to an abrupt end.
“One of the vehicles was illegally fitted with a siren, while officers recovered police reflectors, a signal jamming device and a 9mm Glock.
“A link between the successful recovery of the hijacked Volvo truck and the suspects is under investigation.”
The five suspects face charges of impersonating a police officer, possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition and attempted armed robbery.
The Roodekop suspect was charged with possession of a hijacked vehicle and stolen goods.
Anyone with more information about this hijacking syndicate is urged to call Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
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