A joint operation foils business robbery and leads to arrests

On Wednesday, 14 August 2024, a joint operation between SAPS Westrand Crime Intelligence, SAPS Gauteng TRT, SAPS Gauteng Anti-Gang Unit, CAP Specialised Operations, Tracker Connect, Badboyz Security, Gauteng Traffic Police and Airwing resulted in the arrest of seven suspects and the foiling of a business robbery in Booysens, Johannesburg.

The operation was initiated after receiving intelligence regarding a group of suspects committing armed robberies in the Johannesburg area. The suspects were targeting a business in Booysens and were utilizing two motor vehicles with false registration plates. A high-speed chase ensued when the suspects’ vehicles were spotted, and the team managed to stop both vehicles, containing all the suspects. One suspect was shot and wounded, and six others were arrested. Two unlicensed firearms and ammunition were recovered, as well as two motor vehicles, hand gloves, false registration plates, and multiple cellphones.

The suspects are expected to face multiple charges, and the investigation is ongoing, with possible links to other cases in Johannesburg and Pretoria areas. Suspects will appear before the Magistrate’s Court soon.