The new KZN ‘crime trend’
“The driver and passengers were dropped off and held at gunpoint while the suspects drove further into the informal settlement. A few minutes later, one suspect came and told the victims to take the truck and leave the area.”
On their way, the driver stopped a police vehicle and reported the crime.
“While inspecting the truck, police found one suspect inside the truck. The 29-year-old man was arrested.”
Charged
He was charged with possession of a hijacked vehicle.
Officers searched the area and found two suspects, aged 23 and 42, in possession of meat.
They were arrested and charged with possession of stolen property.
All three suspects are expected in the Athlone Magistrate’s Court later this week.