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A coordinated operation involving the SAPS North West Crime Intelligence Provincial Overt Team, SAPS Gauteng TRT, Gauteng Traffic Police Airwing, CAP Specialised Operations and Tracker Connect has resulted in the arrest of five suspects believed to be linked to a series of hijackings across Gauteng, North West and surrounding provinces.
Information received by law enforcement indicated that the suspects were using a Toyota Urban Cruiser to carry out hijackings in multiple areas.
On 4 August 2026, the suspects hijacked a Toyota Hilux in Potchefstroom, North West. During the incident, the driver was taken hostage before being released in Soweto. The victim was also robbed of his firearm.
On 6 August 2026, intelligence led officers to the Hartbeespoort area in North West after information suggested that the suspects were planning to commit further crimes. The suspect vehicle was later spotted travelling on the N14 highway towards Krugersdorp.
A coordinated operational plan was immediately executed, resulting in the containment of the vehicle and the arrest of all five occupants.
During the operation, officers recovered an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. Preliminary investigations confirmed that the recovered firearm is the same one that was stolen from the Potchefstroom hijacking victim. Additional unlicensed ammunition, reflective vests and other exhibits were also seized.
Investigations are continuing to determine the suspects possible involvement in other hijacking cases across Gauteng, North West and neighbouring provinces.
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