Hankey:Gqeberha A Warrant Officer from the Gqeberha Flying Squad was injured during a high-speed chase involving a suspicious vehicle near Hankey on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, at approximately 1050.

According to South African Police Service, the police were patrolling the N2 highway when they noticed a vehicle traveling at high speed. The officers activated their blue lights and sirens to stop the vehicle, but the driver did not comply. During the pursuit, the suspect's vehicle collided with another vehicle but continued at high speed. Officers fired shots at the vehicle's tires, leading it to veer off the road and into a ditch. During the incident, the police officer sustained a head injury from a bullet fragment and was taken to a hospital.

Upon searching the vehicle, police recovered 19 bags of abalone valued at more than R400,000. A 37-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene without injury. Charges of possession of abalone, failing to comply with police instructions, and reckless and negligent driving have been filed at Jeffreys Bay SAPS.

Eastern Cape Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Vuyisile Ncata extended his wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured officer and praised the police members for their bravery and dedication. Lt Gen Ncata emphasized the importance of their swift response in arresting the suspect and recovering the abalone, reiterating the commitment to bringing those involved in criminal activities to justice.