Armed minor arrested in Isipingo
With the help of taxi drivers, security officers swiftly arrested the suspect.
A 16-YEAR-OLD boy was arrested in Isipingo Hills after he and his accomplices allegedly attempted to carry out a robbery in Isipingo on October 6.
PT Alarms spokesperson Devan Govindsamy said PT Alarms Tactical Unit members caught the suspect with the help of taxi drivers.
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“It is alleged that a gang had plans to pounce on unsuspecting shop owners and individuals and rob them. The suspects attempted to employ their plan on Pardy Road, and when they struck, the victims began screaming, and they fled. One of the suspects ran into the crowded taxi rank, and taxi drivers helped block him, and he was apprehended by our units,” said Govindsamy.
A pistol was recovered from the suspect who was found to be a minor. PT Alarms Tactical Unit members handed over the suspect to Isipingo SAPS for investigation.
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