West Rand Flying Squad recovers stolen SUV worth R960k
Police operations across the West Rand led to arrests, drug seizures, firearm confiscations, and the recovery of a high-value stolen vehicle in multiple locations.
The West Rand Flying Squad (WRFS) continues to combat crime and has shared details of its recent successes.
WRFS spokesperson Karen du Plessis said that between April 14 and 18, officers carried out five successful operations.
On April 14, officers stopped a suspicious vehicle in Monument and arrested the driver for possession of suspected stolen property. A motorcycle helmet valued at R2 460 was recovered.
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In Randfontein on the same day, three suspects were arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm.
“We received information and arrested suspects in possession of it, as well as a generator and other chemicals. The total value is around R20 500. During the incident, one suspect sustained a gunshot wound and was transported to the hospital for treatment,” she said.
On April 18, during a stop-and-search operation, police arrested a suspect at the Krugersdorp taxi rank for possession of drugs. He was found with three and three-quarters Mandrax tablets.
Later that day, another suspect was arrested in Kagiso during a stop-and-search operation after being found with 12 bags of crystal meth valued at R3 612.
Du Plessis added that on the evening of April 18, officers recovered a stolen Ford Everest worth R960 000, which was found abandoned in Soweto.
