Gauteng police arrested a suspect wanted for committing serious and violent crimes during a multi-disciplinary operation conducted in Mohlakeng, West Rand, on 26 March 2021.
The suspect was driving a white Porsche when he failed to stop at a roadblock. The Gauteng traffic officers and other law enforcement officers chased the vehicle from the N12 roadblock to Mohlakeng where the suspect was arrested.
The suspect’s vehicle was searched and police found in his possession an AK47 rifle, 34 rifle ammunition, two empty rifle magazines and one 9mm empty magazine. The suspect was positively linked to a murder committed in Evaton and two other serious and violent crimes in Klerksdorp.
Furthermore, a total of 67 suspects were arrested during the operation in Muldersdrift, West Rand. The suspects were arrested for various serious and violent crimes.
Among the arrested suspects are 50 illegal immigrants.
The arrested suspects are expected to appear at various Magistrates’ Courts soon.
