Gauteng police believe they may have broken the back of a syndicate behind a spate of car jamming armed robberies where victims’ vehicles were jammed and personal belongings stolen.
The syndicate of eight robbers were arrested shortly after a female diplomat was robbed off her handbag and other belongings in Pretoria.
According to a preliminary report, police responded swiftly after suspects travelling in a white Toyota Corolla and white Ford Ranger blocked the diplomat’s vehicle at corner Burnet and Festival in Pretoria at about 14:00 on Friday.
Police gave chase and traced four suspects along the N1 while the other four suspects were followed to Ultra City Shell garage in Midrand.
All eight suspects were arrested and were found to be in possession of one firearm, three cellphone and another three vehicle jammers.
The suspects are being processed and investigations are underway to determine if they are linked to other armed robberies and car remote jamming incidents.