The Hawks’ Tactical Operational Management Section, Gauteng Traffic’s Saturation Unit, and Vaal Rand Serious Organised Crime Investigation arrested six suspects between the ages of 25 and 45 who attempted to rob a businessman in Lenasia yesterday, May 31. One of the men died at the scene.
Col Katlego Mogale said, “It’s reported that the multi-disciplinary team followed up on information received from Crime Intelligence. As the team held observation, the suspects noticed them as they (the suspects) were about to execute their plan. The suspects’ vehicle left the scene whilst their accomplices were still in the property – a high-speed chase ensued. The two suspects inside the property fired at team members who returned fire, fatally wounding one suspect.”
Col Mogale added, “During the high-speed chase, the suspects’ vehicle collided with a truck, resulting in the chasing vehicle swerving to avoid the truck, but it collided with another vehicle. Three suspects were arrested with injuries, and one team member was taken to hospital for medical attention. The getaway vehicle had been affixed with false registration. Three unlicensed firearms were recovered from the scene. The five suspects will appear in the Lenasia court on a charge of murder, attempted murder, house robbery, and possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition.”
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