On Wednesday, 28 January, Metro Police officers received a tip-off about the location of a hijacked truck in Endlovini, Khayelitsha.
The vehicle had been hijacked in Grabouw earlier that morning by 10 suspects.
The suspects were busy offloading the alcohol when officers arrived, but most of them fled on spotting the officers.
Two suspects, aged 40 and 36, were apprehended during a foot chase and arrested for the possession of a hijacked vehicle, possession of stolen property, and resisting arrest.
They were taken to Harare SAPS.
The recovered vehicle is a brand new 14-ton Isuzu truck, while the alcohol was valued at R1 628 118 (not all the alcohol was recovered). The alcohol was originally transported from Cape Town to Hermanus.
Meanwhile, neighbourhood safety officers in Bonteheuwel responded to a tip-off of a youngster planning to rob learners outside a primary school on Thursday, 29 January.
Officers spotted a group of young people loitering near the school and one tried to flee.
He was caught with an imitation firearm in his possession, arrested and taken to Bishop Lavis SAPS.
Law Enforcement officers also arrested five men soon after receiving reports that they were driving around Gugulethu, robbing residents at gunpoint.
The vehicle and a modified firearm were confiscated, while the suspects were taken to Gugulethu SAPS for further investigation.
‘Tip-offs are a crucial, intelligence-driven tool for combating crime and in the one instance, prevented it from taking place. All three of these incident tip-offs led to successful arrests. More than that, it also disrupts organised crime syndicates and helps us address the issues that plague our neighbourhoods. I want to commend the officers who followed up on the information and those residents who called it in. Thank you for not turning a blind eye and joining us in the fight against crime. Your input is valued in keeping our areas safe and rooting out criminals,’ said Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith.
This week Metro Police officers made 124 arrests, while Law Enforcement Officers made 148 arrests and issued 10 315 notices.
Early this morning, 2 February, LEAP officers came under attack in Lavender Hill when a man shot two rounds through the windscreen of the patrol vehicle.
The officers returned fire and the suspect was hit. He was taken to hospital, while the officers are uninjured.
Traffic Officers recorded 62 arrests, of which 50 were for driving under the influence of alcohol, six for reckless/negligent driving and six for other offences. They also recorded 31 450 offences, impounded 179 public transport vehicles and executed 1 700 warrants of arrest.
The Public Emergency Communication Centre recorded 1 789 calls for assistance this past weekend. Of the calls received, 130 were assault related cases, 68 domestic violence reports and 41 pedestrian and motor vehicle accidents.
The public is reminded to report emergencies or any suspicious and/or criminal activities by phoning the City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre on 021 480 7700.
It’s important that the caller provide detailed information, such as the time, exact address and a short description. This will assist enforcement services to respond swiftly.
