SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR AN ATTEMPTED MURDER OF SAPS MEMBERS
A suspect (37), fingered in a case of attempted murder where Police officials were targeted in Vryheid (KZN Province) has been arrested on Friday, 25 August 2023 and thanks to various stakeholders from law enforcement agencies, which include Titen Security, Valke Neighborhood Watch as well as Delmas and Devon SAPS.
A report indicates that on that day (25 August 2023) around 15H12, a white Toyota Corolla with Gauteng Registration number plates was spotted on the R548 Road when it went via Delmas towards Devon.
Through advanced technological equipment used by some members of the security cluster, the said vehicle was followed after information surfaced that the car was occupied by a person who had been the subject of a Police investigation on a case that occurred in April this year (2023).
The vehicle was finally pulled over at Devon in the Gauteng Province. Though at first, the driver denied being the one the members were looking for, it was later established that the law enforcement agencies were correct. His identification was confirmed when his residence was visited in Devon where other documents were obtained. It is further said that he tried to get hold of a firearm hidden under a pillow however it was during this time that he was apprehended.
A vehicle he was driving as well as a firearm was confiscated and, as part of the probe, the weapon will undergo ballistic testing to determine if it was not previously used in the commission of crime elsewhere. More charges could possibly be added against him as the investigation continues.
The suspect is expected to appear before the court soon. Meanwhile, the Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela, welcomed the arrest of the suspect and further applauded law enforcement agencies for the collaboration they displayed, resulting in this commendable success.
Police urge anyone with any information on Crime to call the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111. Alternatively, members of the public can send information via MYSAPSAPP. All received information will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous.
