EASTERN CAPE - 3 SUSPECTS ARRESTED ON N2 WITH STOLEN CAR AND ILLEGAL FIREARM AND AMMO

This morning at about 09:00, Police arrested three suspects aged between 28 and 33 years next to Qanga Location outside King Williams Town.

The arrest comes after King William’s Town Cluster Commander Brigadier Ngubelanga was on his way back from Jali High School and spotted a suspicious vehicle on the N2 road between Peddie and King Williams Town. He called for back-up and was assisted by Tamara SAPS, K9 Unit Members and Flying Squad Police Members and they approached the vehicle with three occupants and searched it.

On investigation they discovered that the vehicle was reported stolen at Bizana SAPS in the beginning of March 2018. Upon searching Police recovered an unlicensed 9mm pistol and two magazines with twenty (20) ammunition. Thorough investigation led Police in recovering SAPS reflector jacket, six (6) cellphones and an undisclosed amount of money of cash.

The trio is due to appear at Zwelitsha Magistrate Court on Friday for charges of presumed stolen vehicle and possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition.

The King Williams Town Cluster Commander Brigadier Luntu Ngubelanga commended the members for their swift response and encouraged them to be always vigilant.

via - SAPS