Suspects arrested in possession of hijacked vehicle and unlicensed firearm at home previously owned by former President Nelson Mandela

10 Jan 2025 - From Arrive Alive

This morning, officers from the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) Tactical Response Unit received information from a vehicle tracking company regarding the location of a white Toyota Corolla that was hijacked earlier today along Louis Botha Avenue in Oaklands.

Acting on this information, officers proceeded to a residence in Houghton, previously owned by former President Nelson Mandela. Upon entering the property, officers recovered the hijacked vehicle and apprehended four individuals: three males and one female.

A subsequent search of the premises resulted in the recovery of one unlicensed firearm.

Preliminary information suggests that the female occupant is renting the property and is acquainted with the three male suspects.

All four suspects have been arrested and will be detained at Norwood SAPS. They will be facing charges of possession of a hijacked motor vehicle and possession of an unlicensed firearm.

It is with relief that we can confirm that the victim of the hijacking is safe and unharmed.

Ends.

Issued by the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department Communication Unit
Superintendent Xolani Fihla
Spokesperson: Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department

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