Western Cape police arrested five suspects in the early hours of Saturday morning for alleged extortion related charges.
Police said officers along with the City’s Law Enforcement were
conducting crime prevention initiatives to curb extortion related crime in the
Gugulethu area when they noticed a white Suzuki in NY78.
‘’The members tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver
sped off. A high speed chase ensued and the vehicle was stopped in Naude
Street, KTC. Upon searching the occupants and the vehicle the members found a
undisclosed amount of cash in the vehicle. Further investigation revealed that
the vehicle was hijacked in Mfuleni in November 2025,’’ said Sergeant Wesley
Twigg, Western Cape police spokesperson.
COURTESY: SAPSThe suspects aged between 22 and 27 are facing extortion
and possession of a hijacked vehicle charges and will appear in the Athlone
Magistrates’ court on Monday.
Police encouraged the public to report extortion related
crime on the Western Cape Extortion Hotline number on 0800 31 44 44 or Crime
Stop on 08600 10111.
Done By: Mitchum George
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