A 44-year-old suspect has been arrested in Walkerville, Sedibeng District following the discovery of a cloned police vehicle on a property.
An intelligence driven operation led JHB Crime Intelligence and Soweto K9 unit members to the recovery of the following items:
– A cloned marked Volkswagen Golf with police registration number plates and police call signs.
– A white VW Polo fitted with blue lights and sirens
– One stolen R5 rifle and police reflector jackets
– Several SAPS number plates
The suspect may be linked to robberies in Gauteng. Police believe that these vehicles were utilised during truck hijackings and courier vehicle robberies. The suspect is expected to appear in court soon. Further arrests are possible as the investigation continues.
Source: South African Police Service
