“Soon after the protector was hijacked on Saturday‚ the Crime Intelligence and Police Trio Task Team were activated to track down the suspects and hijacked vehicle. Within 48 hours the hard work of the team paid off when they arrested four suspects and recovered the hijacked vehicle.” The suspects were tracked down to Eldorado Park early on Monday.
“They were found in possession of the hijacked vehicle‚ a firearm believed to be the one taken from the protector and another unlicensed firearm‚” the statement said.
“The suspects will be charged with hijacking‚ kidnapping as well as possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition. They will appear at Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court in due course.”