Gauteng Traffic Wardens SLEU, in collaboration with the EMPD, successfully apprehended an armed suspect in Tembisa after receiving intelligence about criminals in possession of firearms.
Chase Leads to Armed Suspect’s Arrest
Traffic officials and law enforcement received a tip-off about suspects traveling in a gold BMW along Andrew Mapeto Drive in Tembisa. The vehicle matched the description provided, prompting officers to approach the car. However, the driver refused to stop, sparking a high-speed chase.
The pursuit ended when the vehicle slowed down in the Endulwini section, near the corner of Kubheka and Khumalo streets. At this point, one of the suspects leaped out of the car and fled on foot, carrying a black bag. Officers quickly apprehended the suspect and discovered three black firearms and live ammunition inside the bag.
Police transported the arrested man to Tembisa SAPS for detention, where he faces charges of illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.
Swift Action in Mpumalanga Leads to Arrests
In Mpumalanga, police officers intercepted three suspicious vehicles on Mbumba Road. Police believed the vehicles were planning robberies within the Mhala Policing Precinct. Thanks to the swift response from the Mhala Crime Prevention Unit, officers halted two vehicles and conducted thorough searches.
Firearms Seized from Armed Suspects
During the search, officers found two firearms and live ammunition. Police arrested seven armed suspects and charged them with possession of unlicensed firearms. They are investigating whether the weapons were used in previous crimes, including recent robberies in surrounding areas.
The suspects appeared in Thulamashe Magistrate’s Court on February 5. Their case was postponed to February 12 for a formal bail application.
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