Metro police officers amongst arrested for truck hijacking

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Two metro police officers are amongst thirteen suspects arrested at N12 road in Benoni area for truck hijacking, possession of unlicensed firearms, possession of hijacked vehicles and jamming devices on Saturday.

It is reported that members operationalised intelligence information about a truck hijacking on the N12.

According to police spokesperson colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi, the members strategically placed themselves on the N12 and a convoy of vehicles with a truck meeting the description given was noticed.

“Operational takedown was executed and police arrested 13 suspects, seizing five sedan vehicles, two firearms, a jamming device including the hijacked truck with stock worth approximately R3.2 million and metro police apparel.” 

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Col Nevhuhulwi said two of the vehicles were identified as positively stolen as per Olifantsfontein and Sebenza cases.

She added; “Further investigations revealed that, two of the suspects are metro police officers. All arrested suspects will appear before court soon”.

Police investigations continue to ascertain if suspects are linked to other cases.

Meanwhile, Gauteng police commissioner lieutenant general Elias Mawela has applauded the team consisting of provincial serious and violent crimes, tactical response team, Middleburg flying qquad, Johannesburg K9, CAP specialised unit and fidelity specialised services for a tremendous job.