Five suspects were arrested for hijacking a truck and its cargo with an estimated value of one million rand on Tuesday.
PICTURE: SAPSWestern Cape Flying Squad received a tip-off about a truck that is being off loaded on a small holding in Schaapkraal, Philippi.
The police’s Wesley Twigg said that upon
further search the officers recovered a signal jammer and a SAPS blue light
that were used by the robbers.
PICTURE: SAPSThe suspects between the ages of 23 and 46 will
appear before court soon
In an unrelated matter, Manenberg Crime
Prevention Unit were busy with high density patrols on Tuesday evening due to
ongoing gang violence in the Manenberg area when they spotted a male who tried
to get away from them.
‘’The members apprehended the suspect and found
a .38 special revolver with ammunition in his possession. Once charged the
suspects will appear in Athlone Magistrate’s Court to face the charges against
them,’’ added Twigg.
Done By: Mitchum George
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