SUSPECT ARRESTED TRYING TO EVADE POLICE

SUSPECT ARRESTED TRYING TO EVADE POLICE

GAUTENG: A (39) suspect was arrested on the London following a high speed chase with a multi disciplinary law enforcement team comprising of the Hawks’ Gauteng Serious Organised Crime Investigation’s Tracing team, SAPS CI Counter Intelligence, Tracker SA, CAP Specialised Operations, GP SAPS Provincial Tracing team, GP Traffic, GP Traffic’s Air wing, Gauteng Anti-Gang unit, Gemini Global Defence and Gauteng Tactical Response Team.

The Gauteng DPCI were executing a bench warrant on a murder that took place in Florida in November 2024 and when they tried to pull the vehicle over, the suspect’s vehicle accelerated. A high-speed chase ensued wherein on the intersection of London road off ramp where the suspect’s VW Polo collided with a Mazda as well as Hyundai bakkie. Four people were injured in the accident and were taken to hospital for medical attention.

While on the scene, the other team members proceeded to the suspect’s residence where an unlicensed 9mm firearm was recovered and two vehicles, a blue VW and a blue Renault which are sought as per Germiston and Sandton cases respectively.

The suspect that was being traced on a bench warrant was arrested has also been linked to nine more cases (8 house robberies and a murder) committed in various Johannesburg suburbs whilst his passenger is a person of interest.

The suspect will appear in court soon and the investigation continues.

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