On 8 April, the Johannesburg Flying Squad arrested two suspects in Lombardy East and they are facing a charge of attempted carjacking.
This according to a spokesperson for the Johannesburg Flying Squad, Sergeant Desmond Subramoney.
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“Our officers were quick to respond to a complaint of a carjacking in progress, which led to the arrest of two suspects in Lombardy East,” said Subramoney.
“The suspects allegedly tried to hijack a woman and the police and security officers were alerted, who chased the suspects on foot, arrested them and recovered a 9mm pistol with serial numbers filed off and a magazine with two rounds of ammunition.”
The firearm was confiscated and an investigation is ongoing added Subramoney.
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Both suspects are in police custody and are expected to appear in the Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court soon facing charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm, ammunition and attempted hijacking.
Details: Johannesburg Flying Squad 011 248 1316.
