A joint operation was conducted with members of Umlazi K9 Unit, Cato Manor Trio Task Team, Car Track and Urban Defence.
On Friday the 14th of July 2023 at approximately 15h00, white Golf 7 TSI with registration number:******-GP was hijacked on Factory Road, Wiggins, Cato Manor by African Males, where the one hijacking suspect was armed with a black pistol. There were 2 females in the car that were also taken. Car Track was notified via Cato Manor CAS: ***/07/2023. The vehicle was tracking in Umlazi and kept updating. The suspects drove in the direction of Umlazi K9 members where the driver jumped out and fled, the second suspect which was armed (holding the firearm in his hand) also jumped out and several shots were fired. The suspect fled in the parking of Philani Mall. Members of Umlazi K9 gave chase without losing sight of the suspect and apprehended him. While the suspects were with the victims they demanded R10 000.
The suspect and exhibits were taken to SAPS Bhekitemba and detained. Suspect can be possibly linked to other cases.
Bhekitemba CAS: ***/07/2023.
SAP 13: **/2023.
SAP 14: **/07/2023
Possession of unlicensed firearm
Possession of a prohibited firearm
Unlawful Possession of ammunition
Section 36
1 x black 9mm pistol
8 x live 9mm rounds of ammunition
1 x magazine
1 x Golf 7, TSI with Reg Number:*****-GP