Gauteng police nab four in hijacked car, seize guns and ammo
Police are investigating the possibility that the suspects may be involved in hijackings, kidnappings and armed robberies.
Gauteng police have apprehended four individuals involved in a hijacked vehicle operation in Pretoria, recovering three unlicensed firearms, ammunition, and other evidence. The suspects, aged between 22 and 26, were taken into custody for possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition, as well as the hijacked motor vehicle, in Danville on Wednesday, 12 August 2026.
The operation, involving multiple police units, is part of ongoing efforts to combat serious and violent crimes in the region. Police are also investigating the possibility that the suspects may be involved in other serious crimes, such as hijackings, kidnappings, and armed robberies in the Tshwane District. The suspects are expected to appear before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 14 August 2026.
Additionally, an attempted cash-in-transit robbery in KwaZulu-Natal ended unsuccessfully, with suspects fleeing the scene after robbing guards of personal belongings and firearms.
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