The vigilance and swift response by SAPS members resulted in the arrest of four suspects on a charge of hijacking and the possession of an unlicensed firearm. On the night of 16 March 2018, at around 18:00, members of the Provincial Intervention Unit spotted a Kia LDV in Siyahlala Informal Settlement and approached the vehicle.
Four suspects fled the scene in a Toyota Avanza and after a brief pursuit, they were apprehended.
It was established that the Kia was hijacked in Philippi at around 17:20 the same evening. A search of the Avanza led to the discovery of an unlicensed 9mm firearm.
The suspects, aged between 18 and 20 are due to make a court appearance on Monday 19 March 2018, in Athlone.
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