Western Cape: Suspect arrested in Lentegeur with an unlicensed firearm and a hijacked vehicle.
This morning the swift reaction to a suspicious vehicle by members attached to Lentegeur police led to the arrest of a suspect who was caught in possession of an unlicensed firearm and a hijacked vehicle. At around 11:30, a green VW Golf with four male occupants was spotted in Woodlands area and upon becoming aware of police presence, the driver sped off. Following a pursuit, the vehicle was stopped and three suspects managed to evade arrest. The driver was apprehended and a firearm which was thrown from the vehicle was recovered. It was established that the vehicle was hijacked this morning in Pelican Park.
Once charged, the 26 year old suspect is due to make a court appearance in Mitchells Plain. His accomplices are being sought.
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— Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) November 22, 2016