Intelligence driven operation leads to the arrest of three suspects linked to crime spree in Tshwane – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-23 20:19:36

South African Police Service

Office of the Provincial Commissioner Gauteng

PARKTOWN – The prevention and combating of trio crimes, which include carjacking, house and business robberies remain a top priority of the police in the Gauteng.

On Monday, 22 November 2021 police in Gauteng collaborated with officials from Gauteng Traffic Saturation Unit and Tracker Connect subsequently arresting three suspects linked to numerous trio crimes reported around Tshwane District.

Information was operationalised and the multi-disciplinary team executed an intelligence driven operation. According to a preliminary report, the team obtained information on suspects linked to various theft, carjacking, house and business robberies reported in Ga-Rankuwa and Soshanguve.

During the operation police arrested three suspects, aged between 26 and 39-years-old. The suspects face charges of possession of stolen vehicles; unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition and possession of suspected stolen property.

Police recovered three stolen vehicles, two unlicensed firearms, ammunition, false number plates, cellphones and various suspected stolen property. Multiple stencils which are being used to tamper with vehicles’ VIN and engine numbers were also seized.

The firearms will be subjected to ballistic tests to determine if they may be linked to other crimes.

The Provincial Commissioner of Gauteng, Lieutenant General Elias Mawela has commended the sterling work done by the SAPS members and other role players in achieving this success. “We stand resolute in fighting crime in Gauteng Province, nothing is going to deter us and those who find themselves in the wrong side of the law will surely face the consequences” said Lt Gen Mawela.

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