Hijackers intercepted heading to Galleria Mall

Three hijackers were apprehended in a joint effort by police, security companies and a vehicle tracking company.

January 9, 2026

Nikhil Gopichand 1 minute read

The crime scene is being attended to by authorities. Photo: Supplied.

A HIJACKED truck was intercepted on the bridge heading to Galleria Mall shortly after 18:00 today (January 9) leading to three suspects being arrested.

The hijacked truck was intercepted by ET Rapid Response, local police and Cartrack.

The community is urged to avoid the area to allow authorities to conclude operations safely.

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January 9, 2026

Nikhil Gopichand 1 minute read

Nikhil Gopichand

With just over three years in community journalism, he is relatively new to the scene. He has a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in English Literature and Psychology. With the South Coast Sun, he focuses on a wide berth of beats, covering human-interest, sports and hard news stories. He has a particular affinity for photography, and a deep love for learning about people and the community.