The Provincial Commissioner of the police in Gauteng, Lieutenant General Elias Mawela mobilised extra resources to crackdown on robberies as well as increase police visibility on the Mabopane Highway following a blockade on that road on 03 October 2023, by community members who raised concerns about crime in that area.
On 04 October 2023, a team of members from Organised Crime Unit conducted an operation on the hot spot area with the aim of targeting the alleged robbers. One of the members stopped next to the road with the pretence of relieving himself while the others were on surveillance. As he walked towards the trees, two men emerged from the tunnel that runs under the R80 with firearms pointing the member. The members on surveillance swiftly reacted and pounced on the suspects.
The suspects had a backpack with two jackets and two different hats suspected to be used as change clothes after robberies. The firearms were also established to be toy guns.
A preliminary investigation led the members to an address where they found lady who confirmed that she bought the cellphone from one of the suspects and she also pointed the police to another lady who also allegedly bought a cellphone from the same suspect.
The two women were also arrested for possession of suspected stolen property
Lt Gen Mawela applauded the members for their swift response and assured the public that the police will continue to deal decisively with crime in the province.
The suspects are expected to appear before court soon. Police investigation continues.
The public is also encouraged to be vigilant when using that road and not to stop next to the road but rather drive to the nearest filling stations for stops and rest.
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– Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) October 5, 2023
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