A 9 mm pistol with a magazine and 15 rounds of ammunition were found in a suspected stolen which was pursued by the Maitland Flying Squad members at the Freeway at R300.
The speeding vehicle was spotted by the members and a high speed high chase ensued with police firing shots until the suspects’ vehicle collided on a barrier on the N2 and stopped.
The police immediately searched vehicle and found a 9 mm pistol with a magazine and 15 rounds of ammunition.
Three males aged 24, 30 and 35 were arrested for possession of a stolen motor vehicle and possession of an unlicensed firearm.
The suspects were expected to appear in the Blue Downs Magistrates’ Court.