Immediate activation of information led to the arrest of an alleged hijacking suspect, the recovery of a hijacked vehicle as well as the confiscation of a prohibited firearm in Kwazakele on Tuesday, 25 July 2025.
It is alleged that at approximately 12:35 on abovementioned date, SAPS Kwazakele task team members followed up on information of a hijacked red Toyota Tazz travelling on the M17 towards Daku Road.
The members entered the M17 from Boxongo Street and identified the vehicle with three occupants inside.
The SAPS members, assisted by a private tracking company, attempted to force the vehicle to stop however it collided with the tracking company’s vehicle.
Both vehicles lost control and collided with the sidewalk on the oncoming traffic lane.
It is further alleged that two suspects jumped out of the Toyota Tazz and while fleeing fired shots. The third suspect (driver) was apprehended as he attempted to flee from the vehicle.
A 9mm star pistol (serial number filed off) with two rounds of ammunition was confiscated.
The suspect was detained on a string of charges including vehicle hijacking, attempted murder, possession of a prohibited firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, pointing of firearm, possession of suspected hijacked vehicle and reckless or negligent driving.
He will appear in the New Brighton Magistrate court during the week.
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