Concerted efforts by different police units/stations, TRT teams based in Majola and OR Tambo, Libode and Ngqeleni Vispol members with Detectives to Organised Crime Unit proved fruitful yet again in OR Tambo District. A hijacked truck, loaded with shop owner’s stock (groceries), traveling from Mthatha to Port St Johns, Ngxokweni locality – Ntlaza, was recovered when it was diverted to Mtyu locality on Thursday, 27/03 at about 10:00.
The loaded truck was blocked by suspects in a grey Suzuki sedan, at gunpoint. The suspects reportedly instructed the truck driver to divert to Mtyu locality and on arrival all the stock was offloaded to an Isuzu bakkie and an 8 ton truck with no registration plates. As police rushed to the scene, they spotted the two vehicles and the suspects alighted from the vehicles and fled on foot however police managed to arrest three suspects aged between 25 and 36. The hijacked truck with the driver and co-driver were found and both vehicles used in the commission of crime were confiscated. Investigation into the matter is ongoing to arrest other suspects who are still at large, including the driver of the Suzuki sedan as they allegedly form part of the gang. The arrested suspects will appear before Ngqeleni Magistrate’s Court on charges of truck jacking, robbery with firearm and attempted murder very soon.
The OR Tambo District Commissioner Major General Norman Modishana commended police for their unwavering dedication in fighting crime in the District with the vigour and professionalism they displayed.
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– Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) March 29, 2025
