Two firearms were recovered after a car hijacking took place in East London today. It is alleged that a male victim stayed at St Georges Road was driving his Toyota corolla when he was stopped by two male suspects who were hitchhiking.
He gave them a lift and when they were near the park they both drew firearms and ordered him to stop the car and they ordered him to seat at the back seat, he was also ordered to lie at the back seat and the one who was seated on the passenger’s seat drove the vehicle.
They stopped at the bushes and found that it was Leachesbay. They then tied both legs and hands and him in the bushes until he was seen by members of the community and untied him. He then reported to 10111 and tracker was activated, Mdantsane flying squad members joined the search and the location of the car was pointing to Mbabala Crescent Orange Grove where they also recovered the vehicle.
They spotted two males approached and searched them upon searching they recovered Grisan 9mm parabellum in a black bag with one live round. On further searching, they recovered a Z88 9mm parabellum with 10 live rounds. Two male suspects 25 and 28 years were arrested for Possession of Unlicensed firearm, ammunition and stolen vehicle.
On further investigation it was discovered that the Grisan 9mm firearm was robbed in a cash in transit case and the Z88 firearm was robbed from East London Station member. Both suspects will appear in the East London Magistrate court soon.
The members were commended by Duncan Village Station Commander for good work they’ve carried out and “one or two firearms can save people’s lives” he said.