Flying Squad recovers 3 hijacked vehicles in Krugersdorp
Officers clamp down on crime, recovering stolen property and firearms during targeted police operations.
The West Rand Flying Squad recovered three stolen vehicles in Krugersdorp North, Rietvallei and Kagiso.
On October 12, officers recovered an abandoned Volkswagen Polo Vivo valued at about R180 000 in Krugersdorp North. On October 8, officers recovered an abandoned Toyota Hilux valued at about R200 000 in Rietvallei.
Spokesperson Karen du Plessis also confirmed that on October 11, police recovered an abandoned Nissan Micra valued at about R200 000 in Kagiso.
Separate arrests
Meanwhile, officers made two separate arrests at about 22:00 on October 5.
The first incident occurred in Quellerie Park after police received a complaint that a suspect had entered a residence and taken control of the victim’s registered firearm.
“Our officers entered the residence and arrested the suspect,” Du Plessis said. The suspect was arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
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In a separate incident in Randfontein, officers responded to a complaint and arrested a suspect for possession of suspected stolen property after searching his vehicle and recovering a transformer.
The operations highlight the Flying Squad’s continued efforts to respond to complaints, recover suspected stolen property and address crime across the West Rand.
