It is alleged that at approximately 13:10, the complainant and his passenger were driving a Toyota Hilux bakkie from Kariega after purchasing stock (groceries) when they noticed a silver Kia vehicle driving next to him on the R334.
Approximately seven suspects were in the vehicle and they pointed him with a firearm, forcing him to stop the vehicle in Addo Road close to Monument crossing.
The complainant and the driver were forced out of the vehicle and searched.
They were pushed into the Kia and three suspects then drove off with the Toyota Hilux.
While the complainant and his passenger were in the Kia, they were approached by a private security company from Addo who enquired if everything was okay.
One of the occupants fired a shot at the security officials and the driver then sped off.
A high speed chase ensued, soon after the Kia stopped and two suspects jumped out and ran into the bushes.
The other three suspects aged between 25 and 31 were apprehended by the security officers. A 9mm firearm with ammunition was cofiscated.
SAPS Swartkops confiscated the Kia motor vehicle and the investigation is ongoing.
The complainant’s Toyota Hilux bakkie is still missing.
The arrested suspects are detained on charges of carjacking, attempted murder and illegal possession of firearm and ammunition and are expected to appear in the Motherwell magistrate court on Monday, 24 April 2023.
GQEBERHA | SHOOTOUT AND HIGH SPEED CHASE LEAD TO 3 SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN CARJACKING DRAMA
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