Maitland Flying Squad seizes catalytic converters with an estimated street value of R 5 million
An intelligence driven operation in Killarney Gardens resulted in the arrest of 3 suspects when they were found in possession of presumed stolen property.
Police members of Maitland Flying Squad were busy with patrols on Thursday 26 January 2023, when they received information indicating that the cargo of a hijacked truck was stored at a warehouse in Killarney Gardens. The members proceeded to the address and upon arrival at the premises, they accosted two men who were visibly nervous and could not even respond to questions posed at them. The members then proceeded to search the entire premises. Their persistence was rewarded when they confiscated a huge consignment of catalytic converters.
Whilst the team were busy with the seizure, a man, claiming to be the manager, arrived at the business premises. He was stopped in his tracks before trying to evade an arrest Members ensued with a search of his vehicle, found and confiscated more converters that was concealed in his car’s trunk. They arrested and detained the trio between the ages of 30 and 40 on a charge of possession of presumed stolen property.
Once charged the trio are expected to make their court appearance in the Cape Town Magistrate court on the mentioned charge.
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