The quick response of police members, who reacted on a tracking signal of a hijacked vehicle, landed five suspects behind bars during the early hours of this morning, 5 April 2018, in Kraaifontein.
Members of the Maitland Flying Squad were doing patrol duties in Kraaifontein at around 03:50 this morning, when their attention were drawn to a signal of a vehicle, a Toyota Corolla that was hijacked minutes before.
Following a brief pursuit, the vehicle was forced to stop in Botfontein Road, where the five occupants aged between 21 and 28 were arrested. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of a replica firearm, seven cellular telephones and house breaking implements, which included a crowbar.
Once charged, the suspects are due to make a court appearance in Blue Downs on charges of possession of a hijacked vehicle, presumes stolen property, a dangerous weapon and house breaking implements.
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