Boksburg hijacking: traffic comes to a standstill as police, security arrest suspect
Commuters watched in shock as officials pinned down a suspect in Boksburg yesterday.
Security personnel were quick to respond to reports of a hijacking on North Rand Road. (Picture: Facebook)
An incident that took place on North Rand Road and Trichardts caused major traffic backlog yesterday afternoon (February 8), as drivers stopped to watch while a suspect was being arrested by armed officials, Boksburg Advertiser reports.
According to eyewitness accounts, it was a botched hijacking, but Boksburg Advertiser is awaiting official police comment on the incident.
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There were no reports of injuries, and calm was quickly restored.
Lock and load: A man points his firearm at the suspect (Picture: Facebook)
The suspect is removed from the vehicle by officials (Picture: Facebook)
DANGER: Avoid North Rand and Trichardt Road. Possible hijacking. Suspect being held at gunpoint. @benonicitytimes
— Boksburg Advertiser (@BoksburgNews) February 8, 2018
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