On Friday 19 September 2025, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Eastern Region Task Team Officers, arrested two (2) male suspects aged thirty-six (36) and thirty-seven(37) years, in the Tembisa and Midrand areas.
Following on information about a reported truck that was hijacked with goods, on Wednesday, on the R21 Olifantsfontein off ramp. Officers received information about the whereabouts of the suspects and proceeded to a residence on Porcelain Street, in Midrand. Upon arrival, the first male suspect was found in the vicinity and was arrested.
Officers proceeded to the second residence in Sithama section, Tembisa, where the second suspect was arrested. During these arrests, stolen goods worth over R200 000, including law enforcement uniform were recovered.
The suspects were detained at the Tembisa and Midrand Police Station, facing charges of Truck hijacking and possession of stolen goods. They are expected to appear in the Magistrate Court soon.
Criminals impersonating as police officers to carry out criminal activities, such as truck hijacking or robberies, will face severe punishment. As the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD), we appeal to the members of the public to be cautious of criminals posing as police officers and report any suspicious encounters.
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