While on patrol, members of the Gauteng Multi-Disciplinary Tracking Team, including Gauteng Traffic Police SLEU, Flying Squad (RR 1107), EMPD CLU, and DPCI TOMS HQ, received intelligence regarding a Toyota Land Cruiser traveling on the M1, suspected of carrying stolen property.
The vehicle was spotted on Corlett Drive and was tactically stopped. Upon questioning, the driver declared possession of 15 precious stones (Diamonds), along with a Glock 19 firearm, two magazines, and 29 live rounds of ammunition. The firearm was tested and returned negative.
While on scene, members of DPCI SOCI PTA arrived and confirmed that the driver was already under investigation for a similar case related to diamonds in Bronkhorstspruit. When asked to provide valid documentation permitting him to possess precious metals, the suspect failed to do so.
The suspect was immediately placed under arrest for possession of stolen property.
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