Johannesburg - A 32-year-old man was arrested for armed robbery and possession of two unlicensed firearms and ammunition in Ennerdale on Tuesday.
On Tuesday, while travelling along Provincial Road in Ennerdale towards Finetown, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) Academy Firearm Training inspector noticed a white Chevrolet Spark that was stationary at the intersection of Phillips Avenue.
JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla said he further noticed two men who were forcefully entering the said vehicle as he drove past.
“The inspector made a U-turn to investigate, and he proceeded to signal to the driver to stop the vehicle as they crossed the intersection. Once the vehicle came to a halt, one of the suspects exited the vehicle and fled the scene on foot,” Fihla said.
“The inspector managed to apprehend the second suspect, and when searched, an unlicensed firearm and ammunition were found in his possession. Upon further search, the inspector found a second firearm inside the vehicle where the suspect who fled the scene was seated.”
Fihla said the inspector was then informed by the driver, who is an e-hailing service driver, and his two passengers that the two suspects were about to rob them.
According to the JMPD, the arrested suspect was detained at Ennerdale SAPS, and he is due to appear in court during the week.
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