Two suspects were arrested in Yeoville last week at the corner of De Larey and Becker streets.
The suspects were arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm and stolen property.
According to the Yeoville SAPS spokesperson, Constable Thabo Malatji, police officers were following up on information received about suspects who had allegedly robbed people travelling from OR Tambo International Airport.
“They noticed a vehicle entering the basement level of a block of flats. When they followed the vehicle, one occupant jumped out and ran away. The other two were stopped and searched. The suspects were in possession of a 9mm firearm with the serial number filed off. The police searched the vehicle and found two bags with cellular phones and an undisclosed amount of foreign currency,” said Const Malatji.
The suspects were detained and are expected to appear in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court soon.
