Police in Ekurhuleni District arrested three alleged hijackers in Alberton on Thursday, 02 February 2023, and recovered two unlicensed firearms and ammunition.
A preliminary report suggests a team comprising of members from Ekurhuleni District Crime Intelligence, Gauteng Highway Patrol and Aggravated Robbery Team operationalised information on suspects who are possibly linked to a spate of robberies and hijackings.
The team intercepted the suspects’ vehicle in Alberton and conducted a search.
The team subsequently recovered the suspect’s vehicle, two unlicensed firearms, and ammunition.
