Three suspected East London taxi violence murderers nabbed, two at Mall of Africa
In the efforts by a special task team, three suspects of taxi violence related murders have been arrested, two of them at the Mall of Africa in Midrand. Notably, a video has emerged on social media showcasing the moment law enforcement officials arrested the several suspects, including the two individuals at the mall.
Three suspects linked to taxi violence related murders in East London have been arrested by a special task team assigned to prevent, combat, and investigate serious and violent crime in the Eastern Cape and Midrand.
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Gauteng police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said, “The murders are believed to have taken place between November 2023 and August 2024 in which two taxi owners, a taxi driver, and a member of a taxi association were gunned down.”
Two of the suspects were arrested at Mall of Africa in Midrand on November 08, while another one was arrested in East London on November 09. Notably, a video has emerged on social media showcasing the moment law enforcement officials arrested the several suspects, including the two individuals at the mall.
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Four other suspects, who are also seen in this video, have been taken in for questioning by the police.
“Police have seized four pistols and an AK47 from the suspects,” said Mathe. “These firearms and rifle have been taken in for ballistics testing to determine their linkage to the murders and any other serious and violent crime.”
This matter is still under investigation and police will not comment further.
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