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Kwazakele police recover hijacked vehicle and confiscate a firearm

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PORT ELIZABETH – Alert patrolling SAPS Kwazakele Vispol Task Team members were quick to spot a suspected hijacked Mercedes Benz, while driving in Jamela Street in Zwide on Friday evening, 18 September 2020.

It is alleged that at about 21:30, the members noticed the vehicle with two occupants inside and suspected that this vehicle may possibly be the hijacked white Mercedes Benz stolen in Kwadwesi earlier in the week. The members made a U-turn and followed the vehicle. As the Mercedes Benz turned into Koza Street, Zwide, the driver noticed them and accelerated. A short chase ensued and the driver lost control of the car in Skefile Street and stopped. Both occupants got out and ran however the female passenger was apprehended.

Upon inspection of the vehicle, a .38 special revolver and rounds were found underneath pedals on driver side floor. The serial number was filed off.

An enquiry docket was opened for further investigation.

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