Quick reaction by Gqeberha Flying Squad members to information received, led to the speedy arrest of five (5) suspects as well as the confiscation of a firearm and a stolen vehicle on 3 April 2021.
It is alleged that at about 08:15, Flying Squad members followed up on information of possible gangsters in possession of a firearm and a possible stolen vehicle in the Windvogel area. The members patrolled the area keeping a lookout for the vehicle and not long, the red Opel Kadett was spotted.
As they tried to stop it, the driver sped away however after a short chase, the vehicle was stopped in Second Street in Windvogel. One suspect jumped out and started running but was apprehended. He was found with a firearm hidden in his sleeve of his hooded jacket. The vehicle was reported stolen in Gelvandale two hours prior to the arrests.
The firearm, a silver revolver (serial number filed off) will be sent to ballistics for further analysis
All five occupants aged between 22-38 years, were detained on a charge of possession of suspected stolen vehicle while one suspect was also detained on possession of a prohibited firearm and illegal possession of ammunition.
