Qhasa SAPS arrested seven male suspects aged between 23 and 39 years old and charged them for possession of suspected stolen vehicle after they were found in possession of a silver Polo that was reported as stolen at Magusheni.
The vehicle was taken from the owner at gunpoint on Thursday, 01 October at Magusheni around 19H00.
Around 07:58 this morning, three male suspects were arrested at Malanda Locality in Flagstaff in connection with the hijacked Polo vehicle.
Two firearms and ammunition were also recovered. They will be taken for a ballistic test to ascertain earlier use in the committing of crime.
The seven male suspects are expected to appear at Flagstaff Magistrate’s court on 06 October facing charges of possession of stolen vehicle parts.
Seven arrested and hijacked vehicle and parts recovered https://t.co/cp1xPlcXWI #ArriveAlive #VehicleCrime @SAPoliceService pic.twitter.com/qtFaH2jEXr
— Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) October 5, 2020