| 2023/09/07 |
Media Statement WESTERN CAPE - The vigilance of members attached to the Western Cape Flying Squad has led to the swift arrest of a 37-year-old suspect. The suspect will appear in the Kuilsrivier Magistrates’ court facing charges of possession of a hijacked vehicle as well as other charges. On Wednesday, 06 September 2023 members of the Western Cape Flying Squad received and followed up on information about a vehicle that was hijacked in Kuilsrivier. The members ensued with a lookout and spotted the vehicle in Kuilsrivier. On approach, the driver of the hijacked car sped off. A high speed chase followed and the driver off the hijacked vehicle lost control. Two of the three suspects managed to alight from the vehicle and fled on foot. Upon searching the vehicle the members found an imitation firearm, modified to shoot live rounds with ammunition, jewellery and an undisclosed amount of cash inside the vehicle. The driver was arrested for the possession of a hijacked vehicle, possession of an imitation firearm and ammunition, robbery and the possession of presumed stolen property. The 37-year-old suspect will appear in the Kuilsrivier Magistrates’ court once he has been charged.
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