Quick response by the Port Elizabeth K9-unit led to the
arrest of a 30-year-old suspect and the recovery of a hijacked vehicle and stolen
goods in Kwadwesi yesterday.
Police spokesperson, Colonel Pricilla Naidu said it is
alleged that a 36-year old man was driving a white Ford Ranger bakkie with his
two passengers towards Uitenhage to drop off groceries at a shop when four
unknown men with firearms forced him to stop as they neared the R75 offramp.
“Three suspects got out and instructed them to get into
their vehicle. One suspect drove off with the bakkie and the complainant and
his two passengers were dropped off in Uitenhage,” said Naidu.
She said a short while later, the K9 unit spotted the bakkie
in Kwadwesi where it was stopped and the suspect arrested.
“Police recovered a 9mm pistol with ammunition, all the
stolen goods as well as five cellphones. More arrests are expected, and the suspect
will appear in the Uitenhage Magistrate’s Court tomorrow, February 1.
SOURCE: SAPS
