From Friday, 11 September 2026 to Monday, 14 September 2026, JHB Flying Squad members arrested three (03) suspects and recovered three (03) robbed or stolen vehicles.
On Friday, 11 September 2026, at around 15:30, JHB Flying Squad members were following up on information about a suspect dealing in drugs. Members proceeded to an address at the corner of Sunbird Place in Alexandra and, on arrival, found one (01) occupant and recovered nine (09) mandrax tablets with a street value of R700-00 and R300-00 cash. The suspect was placed under arrest for possession of drugs and detained at Alexandra SAPS for further investigation.
On Monday, 14 September 2026, at around 14:45, JHB Flying Squad members were busy patrolling around Mayfair. Members stopped and searched two (02) males and recovered drugs from both suspects. The first suspect was found with fifteen (15) ziplocks of crystal meth with a street value of R1900-00 and the second suspect was found with eight (08) ziplocks of crystal meth with a street value of R1300-00. Both suspects were placed under arrest for possession of drugs and contravening the Immigration Act 13 of 2002 and were detained at Langlaagte SAPS for further investigation.
In another policing matter, on Saturday, 12 September 2026, at around 09:00, members were patrolling around Alexandra at the corner of Joe Nhlanhla Street and 2nd Avenue. Members recovered a silver Toyota Land Cruiser that was abandoned. The vehicle was stolen in Douglasdale and was booked at the pound for safekeeping and further investigation.
On Sunday, 13 September 2026, at around 17:40, members were busy patrolling around Moffatview at the corner of Electron and Energy Street and recovered a grey Toyota Hilux that was stolen in Bedfordview. The vehicle was found abandoned and was booked at the pound for safekeeping and further investigation.
In further policing, on 14 September 2026, at around 13:20, members were patrolling around N1 South after Malibongwe Drive and recovered a white Toyota Hilux bakkie that was stolen. The vehicle was found abandoned after it was involved in an accident. The vehicle was booked at the pound for safekeeping and further investigation.
The suspects’ ages are between 30 and 35 and will be appearing at the nearest Magistrates’ Courts soon. Anyone with more information regarding the matters can contact the relevant station or #CrimeStop number on 08600 10111.
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