A 32-year-old male was arrested by the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) Academy- Firearm Training Inspector for armed robbery and possession of two unlicensed firearms and ammunition in Ennerdale, south of Johannesburg.
On Tuesday, 18 July 2023, whilst travelling along Provincial Road in Ennerdale towards Finetown the Inspector noticed a white Chevrolet Spark which was stationary at the intersection of Phillips Avenue, he further noticed two males who were forcefully entering the said vehicle as he drove past.
The Inspector made a u-trun 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. 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.
The Inspector was then informed by the driver who is an e-hailing services driver and his two passengers that the two suspects were about to rob them.
The arrested suspect was detained at Ennerdale SAPS and he is due to appear in court during the week.
Issued by the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department Communications Unit
