SUSPECTED thieves’ luck ran out when one of them was arrested after an alert ET Tactical Response team spotted a vehicle suspected to be used in car theft incidents in Amanzimtoti on May 23.

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In a statement, ET Rapid Response said after identifying the vehicle, the officers tailed it while relaying the necessary information via the CCPO network, resulting in the quick response of Amanzimtoti police station’s crime prevention officers, CCPO, and other security companies.

“While our tactical response unit officers were following, the suspects’ vehicle suddenly started speeding excessively, resulting in a high-speed pursuit. Additional ET Tactical Response Team units, CCPO members, and police joined in on the pursuit, giving the suspects no chance of escape, resulting in an end to the pursuit in Illovo township,” said the statement.

One person was arrested, and multiple car-breaking implements, false licence plates, and vehicle computer boxes were recovered.
The suspect, the vehicle used in the commission of crimes, and the exhibits were processed at the Amanzimtoti police station.
ET Rapid Response thanked all role players involved in the operation.

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