WESTERN CAPE: 06 MARCH 2023 - Police’s swift reaction has led to the arrest of two suspects after they were found with a stolen government car and illegal firearm. The members were alerted of a government vehicle that was stolen at Kuilsrivier Magistrates court last night by a security guard on duty which was detected through its tracking device, driving in Lwandle policing precinct.
They immediately proceeded to search for the vehicle. The members spotted the vehicle, fitting the same description given to them driving in Nomzamo, with two male occupants. Members followed them until they parked at shopping mall in Lwandle where the members approach the vehicle tactically and informed the suspects to disembarked the vehicle. Upon searching them, they found an unlicensed firearm in the possession of the passenger who was still wearing a full security guard uniform.
The two suspects aged 21 and 38 were arrested for possession of a stolen motor vehicle and possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. Another charge of theft of motor vehicle will be added.
The duo is due to appear in the Strand Magistrate court once they are charged.