Gauteng Traffic Police recover 19 hijacked, stolen vehicles

Gauteng Traffic Police have arrested over 30 suspects and recovered 19 hijacked and stolen vehicles during high-density operations across the province from 22 September to 13 October.

In Tshwane, officers recovered over 30 rounds of live ammunition and arrested suspects for offences including possession of an unlicensed firearm, illegal foreign passports and stolen property.

And in Ekurhuleni, those arrested include for ATM bombings and car hijackings.

Gauteng Department of Community Safety spokesperson, Ofentse Morwane says operations targeted crime hotspots as part of ongoing efforts to combat crime and improve public safety.

“We welcome these operational successes, which support the provincial government’s 10 Point Plan to combat crime through coordinated and targeted law enforcement interventions.

We will continue conducting high-visibility operations across the province to intercept criminal activities and disrupt organised criminal networks.”