Four busted for metro cop’s murder
Police recovered an R5 rifle, an AK-9, two pistols, and the vehicle allegedly used in the officer’s killing.
A coordinated police operation led to the arrest of four suspects believed to be connected to the fatal shooting of a JMPD officer in Leondale on April 16.
According to a statement from Colonel Letloenyane, station commander of Alberton SAPS, intelligence received regarding the suspects’ whereabouts was swiftly acted upon.
Law enforcement officials descended on a property in Leondale where two suspects were apprehended.
Police recovered an R5 rifle, an AK-9, two pistols, and the vehicle allegedly used in the officer’s killing.
Further investigation at the same address led to the recovery of a stolen car previously reported at Bramley SAPS and a hijacked VW Polo from Westonaria.
A total of three vehicles were seized – one used in the commission of the crime, one hijacked, and one reported stolen.
Law enforcement officials descended on a property in Leondale where two suspects were apprehended.
Police recovered an R5 rifle, an AK-9, two pistols, and the vehicle allegedly used in the officer’s killing.
Further investigation at the same address led to the recovery of a stolen car previously reported at Bramley SAPS and a hijacked VW Polo from Westonaria.
A total of three vehicles were seized – one used in the commission of the crime, one hijacked, and one reported stolen.
