Three taximen arrested for intimidation, carjacking in Bronkhorstspruit
It is believed the three, linked to a taxi assosiation, were disgruntled about a motorist giving a pedestrian a lift when they blocked his Ford Ranger and took his car keys.
Three men linked to the Nkangala taxi association were arrested for intimidation, extortion and carjacking in Bronkhorstspruit on Tuesday.
It is believed the three were angered when a motorist offered a pedestrian lift. They blocked his Ford Ranger on the R25 towards Groblersdal and took his car keys.
Police spokesperson Constable Munyadziwa Ramovha said the incident took place around 08:30.
“He was blocked by a Chevrolet marked as Nkangala taxi association. Its occupants demanded his keys and drove back to Bronkhorstspruit, leaving him behind,” Ramovha said.
“They drove with the pedestrian, dropping him off he where he was picked up.
“They then proceeded to the Bronkhorstspruit taxi rank where they kept the vehicle and demanded R2 500 to release the vehicle.”
Ramovha said the motorist came to Bronkhorstspruit police station to report the matter.
Gauteng traffic personnel as well as the POPS unit operating in the area went and collect the vehicle where they arrested the three.
They are expected to appear in the Bronkhorstspruit magistrate’s court on charges of carjacking, extortion and intimidation.
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