The SAPS Emergency Services assisting police in the Mount Road cluster contribute enormously in the recovery of stolen and hijacked vehicles and drugs as well as significant arrests of suspects.
In the last 24 hours, PE Flying Squad and K9 unit recovered five vehicles allegedly stolen in from Kwanobuhle, Algoa Park, Mount Road and Swartkops. Members followed up on information received and recovered a stolen Mazda 323 at a squatter camp in Rocklands.
This vehicle was stolen from Kwanobuhle early this month. The same team responded to information about a stolen vehicle in Wells Estate. A Bantam vehicle was found on the premises reportedly stolen in Algoa Park in June 2002. A blue For Laser stolen in Mount Road early was recovered in Mlaza Street in Motherwell. A white Toyota Corolla was also recovered. This vehicle was stolen from Swartkops area.
A red Fiat Uno was also recovered in Motherwell. This vehicle was also stolen during this month. All these vehicles were towed in for further investigation.
Acting Cluster Commander for Mount Road, Brig Andrew Louw has welcomed the arrests, ‘The Police Emergency Service (PES) plays an integral part in clamping down on criminals within the Mount Road Cluster policing precinct. These successes indicate that our members are passionate and dedicated to their calling. We are appreciative to the communities for coming forward and giving us information,’ added Brig Louw.
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